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The image shows two central figures, one standing on a raised surface on the right with a staff and a vessel pouring water over the head of the other figure. The figure being baptized has long hair falling to their shoulders and serene facial features, with arms bent and hands clasped at the chest, wearing minimal clothing. The baptizing figure has a beard and detailed facial features, wearing a draped garment. Around them is a larger halo. On the left, a group of angels is present, with two angels kneeling, characterized by soft facial features and wings folded behind them, wearing draped robes. Above the central figure, a dove hovers with radiant lines spreading outward. The background has dark, crosshatched patterns for depth and an arched motif above, with the ground below resembling agitated waters. The image is framed, suggesting age or historical significance.

Baptism of Christ

Italian 16th Century · Italian

early 16th century or later

Medium
nielloed silver
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1401 to 1500
Image size
8453 × 9864px

Description

The image shows two central figures, one standing on a raised surface on the right with a staff and a vessel pouring water over the head of the other figure. The figure being baptized has long hair falling to their shoulders and serene facial features, with arms bent and hands clasped at the chest, wearing minimal clothing. The baptizing figure has a beard and detailed facial features, wearing a draped garment. Around them is a larger halo. On the left, a group of angels is present, with two angels kneeling, characterized by soft facial features and wings folded behind them, wearing draped robes. Above the central figure, a dove hovers with radiant lines spreading outward. The background has dark, crosshatched patterns for depth and an arched motif above, with the ground below resembling agitated waters. The image is framed, suggesting age or historical significance.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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