1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Baptism of Christ is a 1485 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Jesus standing in shallow water as John pours water over his head. The angels above hold his clothes, watching closely. Thin lines create shadows and textures across the scene. Schongauer was one of the first to use engraving to show fine details like muscles and fabric folds. His skill made this work feel almost like a drawing. You can almost feel the cool water and the weight of wet cloth. Look up engraving to see how artists carve images into metal plates.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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