Description

Icon, hand-finished on wood, depicting the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan, the background is in gold leaf.
The icon depicts the baptism of Jesus Christ. In the center, Jesus stands in the Jordan River, with water flowing around his feet. On the left, John the Baptist pours water on Jesus' head.
On the right, several figures, likely angels, observe the scene. Above, a dove representing the Holy Spirit descends from heaven, with rays of light emanating from it.
The background includes rock formations and a star symbol at the top.
The text in the image is in Greek and reads “Η ΒΑΠΤΙΣΙΣ,” which translates to “Baptism.” A significant icon in Christian tradition as it represents the moment when Jesus was baptized, marking the beginning of his public ministry.

The hook on the back gives the possibility to hang it on the wall.
The certificate on the back of the icon attests to its provenance from Greece.