Copy after the painting Baptism of Christ by Masolino in Castiglione d'Olona
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a group of people by a river in a hilly, green landscape. One man stands in the water, wrapped in a white cloth, while another older man kneels beside him, placing his hand on the first man’s shoulder. Around them, others watch—some dressed in robes, others in simple clothes. The scene feels calm, with soft colors and gentle light. The older man’s gesture looks like a blessing, and the riverbank has a few scattered rocks and plants. The sky above is pale, with a faint glow near the top right corner. This painting copies an older work—check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more like it.