Artwork
Saint Christopher
Saint Christopher is a fresco painting by the High Renaissance artist Titian. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the Doge's Palace.
About this work
Overview
Titian's 1523 fresco, Saint Christopher, is a notable work from the Venetian artist's oeuvre. Created for the Doge's Palace, it exemplifies his skill in handling colour and light.
Subject & Meaning
The fresco depicts Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child across a river, accompanied by a young attendant. The figures are set against a cloudy sky and a body of water, evoking a sense of landscape or seascape.
Technique & Style
Executed in fresco, the painting showcases Titian's mastery of the technique, which adds depth and texture to the scene. The work is characteristic of the High Renaissance style, marked by bold handling of colour and light.
History & Provenance
The fresco was created in 1523 for the Doge's Palace, a significant commission that highlights Titian's prominence as a painter in Renaissance Venice.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tiziano Vecellio (Italian:; c. 1488/1490 – 27 August 1576), Latinized as Titianus, hence known in English as Titian ( TISH-ən), was an Italian Renaissance painter. The most important artist of Renaissance Venetian…
