Artwork
Christ the Redeemer (Salvator Mundi)
Christ the Redeemer (Salvator Mundi) is a print by the Renaissance artist Israhel van Meckenem. It dates from 1495 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ the Redeemer (Salvator Mundi) is a print depicting Christ standing before a Gothic pulpit.
Subject & Meaning
The image symbolically links Christ's authority as Savior of the World to the Church by presenting him within ecclesiastic architecture.
Technique & Style
The artist's goldsmith background is evident in the intricate patterns on Christ's robe and the tapestries, as well as the radiating lines around his head. The use of contrasting light and dark areas creates a sense of depth.
Context
The work showcases the artist's skill in engraving and attention to decorative detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
