Artwork
St. Christopher, Facing to the Left
St. Christopher, Facing to the Left is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.
- Accession no.
- 1958.119
- Credit line
- Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
St. Christopher, Facing to the Left is an engraving created by Albrecht Dürer in 1521. It is a representative work of Dürer's expertise in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child on his shoulders, a traditional subject in Christian art. The scene is set against a backdrop of a rocky shore and a dark sky, with a small boat visible in the distance.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Dürer's skillful use of line and shading to create deep shadows and textures, giving the scene a three-dimensional quality. The contrast between light and dark areas achieves a sense of depth and volume, particularly in the rendering of the saint's robe and staff.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
