The Sower and the Baptism of Christ

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about 1887 A sower at work in the field followed by birds on one side. On the reverse John the Baptist baptises Christ in the Jordan with the dove of the Holy Spirit and onlookers on the shore. A ray of light shines on Christ. medium: oil on silk technique: painted artist: G. Tuthill Pontypridd Museum, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Text with the Sower: 'Y maes yw y byd. Wele yr Hawer a aeth allan i hau.' Text with the Baptism: 'Ysgol Sul Salem Newydd'. From Salem Newydd Chapel, Ferndale.  (ObjectID=1058 ImageID=2986) Original File Name=_MG_4794.jpg

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• baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends  [Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34]
• the sower - parable of Christ  [Matthew 13:3-9; Mark 4:3-9; Luke 8:5-8]

Brian Davies, Interview with Brian Davies (Pontypridd Museum: 14 May 2007).

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales