Saint Christopher

Barthel Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a male figure in a seated position on rocks. The man is looking over his shoulder with a focused expression. He has a prominent nose, a beard, and a balding head with curly hair on the sides. He is wearing an ornamented garment with a tunic, puffed sleeves, and boots. He holds a staff in his right hand and a book in his left hand. A winged cherubic figure is above him, holding a framed object. Various small items are scattered on the ground around him. The background is plain.