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St. Christopher Carrying the Christ Child

Unknown (after Albrecht Durer)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, bearded man standing upright with a child resting on his shoulder. The man holds a staff in one hand and is draped in a robe. The child has short, curly hair and is holding an orb with a cross on top. In the background, there is a building, trees, and another figure holding a lantern. The scene is intricately detailed in a monochromatic, woodcut style.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1495/1500
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2818 × 6745 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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