Saint Christopher
1513
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1513
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The image depicts a scene of Saint Christopher carrying a child across a river, with a tree in the background. The saint is shown in a dynamic pose, with his body bent forward as he navigates the water. The child is perched on his shoulders, looking down at the saint's head. In the background, the tree's branches stretch out, adding depth to the composition. The overall mood of the image is one of movement and energy, as if the saint is in the midst of a challenging journey. This woodcut technique is reminiscent of the work of Altdorfer, Albrecht.
