Artwork
St. Christopher, Facing to the Left
St. Christopher, Facing to the Left is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Christopher, Facing to the Left is an engraving created by Albrecht Dürer in 1521. It is a representative work of Dürer's expertise in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child on his shoulders, a traditional subject in Christian art. The scene is set against a backdrop of a rocky shore and a dark sky, with a small boat visible in the distance.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Dürer's skillful use of line and shading to create deep shadows and textures, giving the scene a three-dimensional quality. The contrast between light and dark areas achieves a sense of depth and volume, particularly in the rendering of the saint's robe and staff.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
