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. 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, on the right 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 scene is characterized by anatomical perfection of bodies and by a strong realism given by the gestures.