Artwork
St. Christopher Carrying the Christ Child
St. Christopher Carrying the Christ Child is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Christopher Carrying the Christ Child is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer around 1498. It is a religious image currently held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts St. Christopher, a giant, carrying the Christ Child on his shoulder as he wades through a river. A town with spires is visible in the background, with a figure on the riverbank. The scene represents the saint's role as a protector and guide.
Technique & Style
The woodcut features sharp, detailed lines that create a textured, three-dimensional effect. The artist's use of linework emphasizes the musculature of the giant and the folds of his clothing, adding depth to the image.
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)
