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Christ as Salvator Mundi

Caspar Meneller

1595

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Christ as Salvator Mundi is a 1595 ink by Caspar Meneller, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Caspar Meneller
When & what style?: 1595 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing depicts a man with long hair and a beard, wearing a robe. He holds a globe in his left hand and raises his right hand with two fingers extended. The globe features a cross on top. The man's attire is detailed, with folds in his robe visible. The background of the drawing is a light brown color, with some darker spots scattered throughout. The artist's use of pen and ink creates a sense of depth and texture in the drawing. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up cross-hatching.