The Baptism of Christ 1603

"The Baptism of Christ" is a 1603 painting by Bartholomeus Spranger, a prominent Mannerist painter from the late Renaissance period. The scene depicts John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan, with a dove descending from the sky representing the Holy Spirit. The composition is dramatic and dynamic, with the figures positioned in a diagonal line, creating a sense of movement and energy. The painting demonstrates Spranger’s mastery of form, light, and color, typical of the Mannerist style.