The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan

Martin Schongauer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a biblical scene. The central figure, a man with long hair and a halo, stands in water up to his thighs, wearing a cloth wrapped around his waist. His hands are raised, palms facing upwards. To his right, a man with a halo and long hair sits on a rocky outcropping, wearing a loincloth and a fur garment. He pours water over the central figure's head with his right hand. On the right side of the image, a woman with a halo and long hair stands on a rocky outcropping, wearing a long dress and holding a cloth. She has large wings behind her. Above the central figure, a haloed man with long hair and a beard sits on clouds, surrounded by wings. The background includes a body of water and a cloudy sky. The image is signed "M+S" at the bottom.