The sculpture depicts two human figures in an expressive scene. One figure is seated and pouring liquid from a container over the head of the other figure, who is kneeling. The kneeling figure has its arms crossed in front of its body while facing downwards, and the seated figure is slightly raised with one knee supported upward. The sculpture is crafted from a metallic material with a dark bronze color. Both figures are detailed with hair and drapery. The scene captures a dynamic interaction between the two figures, in a moment of fluidity. The sculpture's textured surface adds depth to the…
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The Baptism in the Jordan

Florentine 16th Century

16th century

Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (silhouetted upper section): 9.5 x 6.7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.) gross weight: 168 gr
Culture
Florentine
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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