The Baptism of Christ - Colour Study

 

This will be painted above the baptismal at the rear of the church. By March we will be ready to start again. 

I will be in full view as Father John has decided to not have me under the veil this time. 

So, come all to see it happen before your eyes!

The Baptism of Christ - sketch

 

Here are a few sketches that I have combined to provide reference for my colour study.

It was on the Jordon River near the mouth of the Galilee that John the Baptist preached about the coming of the Christ. Not only was John Jesus' cousin, he was the 'pathfinder' who readied the people for his coming... not only to Jerusalem but into their spirit. He did this with baptism with water he himself blessed. I think he would have been humbled by the visit and as you see in the sketches he seems to be very careful and precise in the act - like bathing a new born child.

Emmaus Colour Study

 

The sun is setting on Jerusalem and the bread is broken...