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São Cristovão

Jan Provoost

1515

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

São Cristovão is a 1515 oil by Jan Provoost, a Northern Renaissance work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Jan Provoost
When & what style?: 1515 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man carrying a child on his shoulders. The man is dressed in a green robe with a red cape, and the child is wearing a black shirt. The man is holding a staff in his right hand and has a halo around his head. The background of the painting features a body of water with a boat and a building on the shore. The man's facial expression is serious, and the child appears to be looking down at him. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and vibrant color. The painting is a representation of Saint Christopher, and it is held at the National Museum of Ancient Art. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of artist Jan Provoost.