The Baptism of Christ
1592
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Baptism of Christ is a 1592 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows three figures in a dim, shadowy space. At the top, an older man with a long beard and robe points downward. Below him, a younger man stands shirtless, arms outstretched, while a child in the corner holds a cloth. A glowing light and a dove float near the top center. The older man’s face looks weathered, and the light seems to come from above, lighting the younger man’s body. The shadows make the scene feel dramatic and intense. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this strong contrast of light and dark works.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
