The figures of Christ and Saint John the Baptist are set against a hilly landscape. The winding form of the river effectively draws the eye back into the composition. God presides over Christ and John the Baptist, surrounded by angels in a cloud. This, along with the strong contrapposto of the figures, and sharp contrast between light and shade, creates a dramatic composition that conveys the importance of the baptism of Christ.
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