Baptism
Illuminated painting depicting the Baptism. Jesus stands surrounded by water with a fish near his feet. John the Baptist stands on the left with wild hair and looks towards the heavens, where a dove is descending. Two angels above and two men on the right observe the baptism.
Baptism of Jesus Christ
angels
fishes
birds
Jesus Christ
John, the Baptist, Saint
Seventeenth century
1 page
Still image
illuminations (paintings)
Illuminated Armenian Gospels manuscript
MSS 511
The online edition of this book in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
Emory University
Pitts Theology Library