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The Baptism of Christ
The work depicts the scene of the baptism of Jesus by St. John the Baptist, originating from the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio, where the young Leonardo da Vinci assisted. The painting is known for the angel on the left side painted by Leonardo, as well as the landscape in the background, which demonstrate his early talent. It is an early Renaissance work combining tempera and oil techniques.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Leonardo da Vinci
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Date of birth and death
15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
High Renaissance
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Significant works
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1475
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Execution technique:
oil and tempera on wood
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Location:
Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
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Theme:
religious, Baptism of Christ, evangelical event, angels
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work depicts a moment of spiritual purification and sacramental rite, while also highlighting the beginnings of Leonardo's career, who studied and worked in Verrocchio's workshop.
The key to interpreting the work
The analysis should include the influence of Verrocchio's workshop on the work, distinguishing elements painted by different artists, and the significance of the composition and symbolism of baptism within the Renaissance context.See other works by this artist
Study of the Hanged Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli, assassin of Giuliano de Medici
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1479
The proportions of the human figure (The Vitruvian Man)
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1492
