Christ the Redeemer (Salvator Mundi)
1495
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1495
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Christ the Redeemer (Salvator Mundi) is a 1495 by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see Christ standing in front of a Gothic pulpit, with rays around his head and intricate patterns on his robe. The details on Christ's robe and the tapestries are interesting, showing the artist's skill as a goldsmith. This painting is similar to works that use chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of depth.
