The Baptism of Christ 1515

Joachim Patinir's "The Baptism of Christ" (1515) is a prominent example of Northern Renaissance landscape painting. The scene, set in a vast, detailed landscape, depicts John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan. The miniature figures and the emphasis on the landscape, rather than the biblical narrative itself, are characteristic of Patinir's style. The artist's use of aerial perspective and the inclusion of distant architectural elements further enhance the panoramic view. The painting is currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria.