The baptism of Jesus Christ

Central Composition: The figure of Jesus Christ stands in the center, partially submerged in the River Jordan. His hands are joined in prayer, and he is depicted with a cruciform halo (a halo containing a cross), signifying his divinity.

St. John the Baptist: On the left, John the Baptist is shown with his characteristic long hair and "camel’s hair" garment. He reaches out to pour water over Christ’s head, performing the ritual.

The Witnesses: On the right, two angels (identifiable by their wings and halos) stand on the riverbank. They are holding Christ’s robes, waiting for him to emerge from the water.

Golden Backdrop: The "sky" is not blue but solid gold leaf, which was a common artistic convention of the time to represent the divine realm and the presence of God rather than a literal physical space.

Stylized Landscape: The mountains are depicted as sharp, rocky outcrops, and the trees are small and spherical. This lack of realistic perspective is a hallmark of the transition from medieval to Renaissance art.

Symbolic River: The water is painted with dark, rhythmic ripples, emphasizing the sacredness of the river itself.

Fully framed painting