Saint John the Baptist in the River Jordan

About this work

This scene shows a group of people gathered by a riverbank. Some are standing, some kneel, and one person is in the water. The men wear simple robes or loincloths, while the women hold children or stand nearby. In the background, a rocky landscape and distant figures appear faint and blurry, like a dream. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, making the figures in the front stand out. The text at the bottom hints this is a biblical story—likely about baptism. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Audran I, Benoît made prints like this.