1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Christopher is a 1480 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a man carrying a child on his shoulders, walking through shallow water. He wears a dark robe with red cuffs and a red belt, and holds a long staff in his right hand. The child, dressed in a dark cap and tunic, grasps the man's head with his left hand. The scene is set against a blue sky with a green landscape in the background, featuring a body of water and a distant building. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and tranquility. For more information on this style of art, explore the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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