1518
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Christopher is a 1518 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this engraving, a man with a long beard and hair is depicted carrying a child on his back. He wears a tunic and holds a staff in his right hand, while his left arm is wrapped around the child. The child has long hair and is dressed in a robe. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a body of water, with a church visible in the distance. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which creates a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of shading and contrast adds to the overall mood of the piece. This work is an example of the Renaissance style, characterized by its attention to detail and realism. To learn more about this style, explore the Renaissance movement.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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