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St. Peter Baptising the Neophytes, detail of the neophyte, c
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St. Peter Baptising the Neophytes, detail of the neophyte, c
BEN63314 St. Peter Baptising the Neophytes, detail of the neophyte, c.1427 (fresco) (see also 63311) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Scene represented in the Brancacci Chapel of the Santa Maria del Carmine Church in Florence); Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23220254
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Christening Conversion Convert Humility Loin Cloth Male Nude Anoint
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail of Masaccio's masterpiece, "St. Peter Baptising the Neophytes". The focal point of this image is a neophyte, a newly converted individual, being baptized by St. Peter himself. Painted in 1427 as part of the renowned Brancacci Chapel frescoes in Florence's Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, this scene exudes profound humility and spiritual transformation. The neophyte stands before St. Peter with an air of vulnerability and surrender, clad only in a simple loin cloth. His nakedness symbolizes his willingness to shed his former self and embrace the teachings of Christianity wholeheartedly. As St. Peter gently pours water over his head, it represents not just physical cleansing but also the anointing of grace upon his soul. Masaccio's mastery shines through every brushstroke, capturing both the physicality and emotional depth of this pivotal moment in someone's spiritual journey. The play of light and shadow adds dimension to the neophyte's figure while highlighting his expression filled with awe and reverence. Through this powerful photograph by Raffaello Bencini, we are transported back in time to witness a sacred rite that has been performed for centuries – the act of conversion and christening into a new faith. It serves as a reminder that no matter our background or past experiences, we all have the capacity for change and growth on our own unique paths towards enlightenment.
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