This is a drawing of a baptism scene. The image shows a figure kneeling in water while another figure pours water over their head. There are angelic beings with large wings surrounding the scene, and a divine presence appears in the clouds above. The background includes elements like trees and flowing water. The drawing is detailed with delicate line work, capturing human expressions and textures of nature. The composition is balanced with a heavenly radiance from the divine figure in the clouds, highlighted by the symmetry and peaceful arrangement of the celestial beings.
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This is a drawing of a baptism scene. The image shows a figure kneeling in water while another figure pours water over their head. There are angelic beings with large wings surrounding the scene, and a divine presence appears in the clouds above. The background includes elements like trees and flowing water. The drawing is detailed with delicate line work, capturing human expressions and textures of nature. The composition is balanced with a heavenly radiance from the divine figure in the clouds, highlighted by the symmetry and peaceful arrangement of the celestial beings.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Baptism in Jordan

Hans Wechtlin I

Medium
woodcut
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.8365
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Rabbit
  • Christ
  • Water
  • River
  • Figures

NGA object ID 10862. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.