Saint Christopher
Master of the Antwerp Triptych of the Virgin
1494
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Master of the Antwerp Triptych of the Virgin
1494
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting depicts a man with dark, curly hair and a beard, wearing a green shirt and a pink robe draped over his shoulder. He stands in shallow water, holding a staff in his right hand and supporting a small child on his shoulders with his left hand. The child has red hair and wears a dark blue robe, holding a globe with a cross on top. The man's facial expression is one of concentration, as if he is focused on his task. The child looks down at him with a gentle expression. The background of the painting is a light beige color, with some greenery visible behind the figures. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. If you're interested in learning more about this style, look up chiaroscuro.
