Artwork
St. Christopher
St. Christopher is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Leandro Bassano. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Christopher is a painting executed in oil paint by Leandro Bassano, an Italian artist from Bassano del Grappa.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child on his shoulders, a traditional representation in Christian art. The saint is depicted with a staff, while the child holds an orb or ball, symbolizing the world.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, emphasizing the figures against a dark, indistinct background. The painting is characteristic of the Mannerist style, evident in its composition and lighting.
History & Provenance
The work is attributed to Leandro Bassano, who was trained by his father, Jacopo Bassano, along with his brothers. Leandro was active as a painter during the Italian Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Leandro Bassano (10 June 1557 – 15 April 1622), also called Leandro dal Ponte, was an Italian Renaissance painter from Bassano del Grappa who was awarded a knighthood by the Doge of Venice.
