The Baptism of Christ 

"The Baptism of Christ" is a classical painting by Nicolas Poussin, a prominent French painter of the Baroque period. The painting depicts the biblical story of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan. The central figures of Jesus and John are surrounded by a group of onlookers, including a young man holding a drapery, a bare-chested man holding a cloak, and an old man in a yellow robe. The scene is set in a peaceful landscape, with a luminous white dove descending from the sky, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. Poussin's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, while his careful composition and balanced proportions convey a sense of order and harmony.