1620
oil
panel
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Christ Child as Redeemer is a 1620 oil by Anthony van Dyck, depicting Christ Child, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting depicts a young child, likely Jesus, standing on a fish. The child is nude except for a red cloth draped over their left shoulder and arm. They hold a cross in their right hand and a crown in their left. The background is dark, with a large, shiny orb to the left of the child. The child's gaze is directed downward, and their expression is somber. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Anthony van Dyck.
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
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