Stock Photo - Baptism of the Neophytes (Battesimo dei neofiti), by Masaccio, 1425-1426, 15th Century, fresco, 255 x 162 cm. Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, Brancacci Chapel. Detail. The hand of St. Peter pours holy water on the head of a young man with folded hands placed on his knees in front of him, in the river, behind him another young already stripped awaits covering with his arms from the cold while behind him, among some viewers, a third boy is taking his clothes off, the figures are characterized by anatomical perfection and by a strong realism given by the postures.