The Baptism of Christ 1567 - 1613

"The Baptism of Christ" is a black and white drawing by an anonymous artist from the late 16th to early 17th century. The artwork depicts the biblical story of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus Christ in the River Jordan. The scene unfolds with John the Baptist pouring water over Jesus' head, while angels look down from the heavens, including a dove, representing the Holy Spirit. The artwork is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark, and measures 425 mm in height and 274 mm in width. The drawing is a fine example of a Renaissance depiction of a biblical scene.