Baptism in Jordan

Hans Wechtlin I

Associated Names
Hans Wechtlin I

Artist, German, 1480/1485 - 1526 or after

This is a drawing of a baptism scene. The image shows a figure kneeling in water while another figure pours water over their head. There are angelic beings with large wings surrounding the scene, and a divine presence appears in the clouds above. The background includes elements like trees and flowing water. The drawing is detailed with delicate line work, capturing human expressions and textures of nature. The composition is balanced with a heavenly radiance from the divine figure in the clouds, highlighted by the symmetry and peaceful arrangement of the celestial beings.

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Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1968

  • Good and Bad Angels, University of Notre Dame Art Gallery, IN, 1968, no catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q65020721

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