Saint Christopher

About this work

This image shows a dramatic scene of a large, muscular man carrying a small child on his shoulders. The man is wading through deep water, with waves crashing around him. In the background, a forest and a village sit on a hill, while birds fly overhead. Notice the way the artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth. The brown-orange tones make the scene feel intense and almost three-dimensional. This is a famous example of a woodcut.