The Baptism of Jesus by Paolo Veronese, Mark 1:9, Bible.Gallery
The Baptism of Jesus is a oil on canvas painting by Paolo Veronese (1528–1588), created in c. 1580. Measuring 88 × 104 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Mark 1:9. This painting is housed at Palazzo Pitti, Piazza de' Pitti, Florence.
The Baptism of Jesus created
approximately
1580
and was completed in 1588
Its dimension is 88cm wide and
104cm high
and it was drawn with oil on canvas style.
Artwork Description
In a difficult, graceful pose, Christ leans his upper body forward, his arms extended so that one reaches towards the viewer and the other touches Saint John the Baptist's side. His head is bowed and his torso is muscular and sculpturally modeled. Standing on the shore of the Jordan River, Saint John leans back slightly as he pours water onto Christ's head.
Artist : Paolo Veronese