The Baptism of Christ
1450
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1450
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Baptism of Christ is a 1450 by Unknown, depicting John the Baptist, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows two men outdoors. One stands naked, arms at his sides, looking straight ahead. The other kneels in flowing robes, one hand raised toward the standing man’s shoulder. Behind them, a hazy landscape stretches out with trees and distant buildings. The kneeling man’s gesture suggests blessing or anointing. The standing man’s calm face and simple pose make him the focus. Look up *John the Baptist* next to see why this scene matters.
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