The Baptism of Christ

Martin Schongauer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene featuring a kneeling figure in a robe, another figure with wings, and a celestial figure overhead. The central figure stands in a body of water, draped in cloth, receiving a blessing gesture from another figure standing on a rocky bank. An angelic figure is also present, holding a cloth, with a serene expression. Above them, in the clouds, is a divine being observing the scene. The background shows a landscape with water and rolling hills. The drawing is intricate, with detailed line work and hatching.