The Baptism of Christ in Jordan
Site: St. Aloysius Chapel, Mangaluru, Karnataka Survey Date: May 2016 Surveyor Name: Shilpa S Brahmanandan, Sindhu N Article by: Kritika Sarda (Project Assistant, INTACH) The composition depicts Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. Jesus is seen kneeling on the shores of the river with his hands on his chest and his arms crossed. While his robes are lying next to him, his right foot is seen immersed in water. John the Baptist in his distinctive robe is seen standing next to Jesus, carrying a wooden stick. A white dove with its widely spread wings is depicted right above Jesus. In addition to this, the painting features a large number of people that are witnessing the baptism. The painting is rendered in multiple hues and shades. A wall painting panel depicting the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist A work by Antonio Moscheni, located on the North West wall of St. Aloysius’ chapel is done using the Fresco Buono technique. The baptism of Jesus has been ...