The Baptism of Christ
detail from The Baptism of Christ and Christ with Children

Photo © Martin Crampin larger image

1900 Two-light window with John the Baptist baptising Christ in the Jordan, and Christ seated among women and children. The dove of the Holy Spirit is shown above. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Wailes & Strang Church of St Mary and Nicholas, Beaumaris, Anglesey north wall of the north aisle Signed by the firm at the bottom of both lights.  (ObjectID=3827 ImageID=6732) Original File Name=Biwmares_DSC8946.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]
• Christ blessing children brought by their mothers  [Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17]
• Holy Ghost represented as a dove 

Richard Haslam, Julian Orbach and Adam Voelcker, The Buildings of Wales: Gwynedd (New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2009), p. 106.

Photo © Martin Crampin