Joachim Patinir. Sint Christoffel
1519
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From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
1519
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
You see a painting of Saint Christopher, a religious figure. The painting has a lot of detail and a beautiful landscape. It was made during the Northern Renaissance, a time when artists were very interested in nature and religion. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Joachim Patinir used light and dark to create depth in their paintings.
