"A Font is the vessel which contains the water for the purpose of baptism. Fonts were required to be covered and locked; originally their covers were simply flat, movable lids, but they were subsequently very highly ornamented."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Baptismal Font

"A Font is the vessel which contains the water for the purpose of baptism. Fonts were required to be…

"Font, Cathedral of Langres, France; end of 13th century. A repository for the water used in baptism; now, specifically, a basin, usually of marble or other fine stone, permanently fixed within a church, to contain the water for baptism by sprinkling or immersion: distinctively called a baptismal font." -Whitney, 1911

Baptismal Font

"Font, Cathedral of Langres, France; end of 13th century. A repository for the water used in baptism;…

The baptismal font is used to baptize children an adults. It is a type of church furniture in a circular shape with a pedestal base.

Baptismal Font

The baptismal font is used to baptize children an adults. It is a type of church furniture in a circular…

This baptismal font is made out of terracotta in a Gothic style. It is used during a baptismal ceremony in the Christian religion.

Baptismal Font

This baptismal font is made out of terracotta in a Gothic style. It is used during a baptismal ceremony…

The baptismal font is type of large basin used to perform the baptism ceremony, which is the act of using water to admit a person into the Christian Church.

Baptismal Font

The baptismal font is type of large basin used to perform the baptism ceremony, which is the act of…