The Baptism of Christ

Léonard Gaultier

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of a baptism scene. The image shows a man pouring water over the head of another man standing in a river. In the background, there is a cityscape with buildings, a bridge, trees, boats on the river, and figures observing the scene. The artwork features textured shading and detailed linework, giving the scene depth and movement, with attention to clothing folds and water ripples. The background complements the central focus of the baptism.