Baptism in Jordan

About this work

This woodcut shows a crowd of people gathered by a river, with one figure in the center holding a staff and halo. Others stand in the water or on the bank, some reaching toward the central figure. The background is packed with trees and rocky hills, all drawn in sharp, dark lines against a light background. The central figure’s halo marks them as holy, while the river suggests baptism. The artist used only black ink on paper, creating a stark, detailed scene. Try looking up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.