Saint Christopher

About this work

This image shows a man carrying a small child on his shoulders. He’s dressed in rough clothes and holds a tall walking stick. Behind him, a few plants and a pine tree are sketched in, while the ground looks like a mix of dirt and rocks. The child he’s carrying is unusually large for a kid, which hints at something symbolic. The colors are simple—mostly browns and greens—added by hand to the metalcut print. Look up the technique: chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth in art.