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Saint Christopher

Lucas Cranach

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts Saint Christopher carrying a child across a body of water. The man has curly hair and a beard, and wears a long robe. He holds a long staff in his left hand and the child in his right hand. The child sits on the man's right shoulder, holding a staff and wearing a halo. The man stands in a river or lake, with water splashing around his legs. In the background, there are trees on the left and right sides. On the right, there are rocky cliffs and a city or town on the left, across the water. The sky has clouds. The image is in a sepia tone. The title of the work is "Saint Christopher" and the artist is Lucas Cranach.

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638 × 893 px
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