The Baptism of Clovis
Jean Alaux (1825)
The Baptism of Clovis, painted by Jean Alaux in 1825, represents one of the foundational acts in the Christian history of France.
The scene illustrates the moment when Clovis, King of the Franks, is baptized by Saint Remi, sealing the lasting alliance between the Frankish monarchy and the Christian faith.
This iconic 19th-century work is part of the grand tradition of history painting, blending religious solemnity, political symbolism, and monumental staging.
A major artwork of French heritage, The Baptism of Clovis embodies the spiritual birth of Christian France.