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DÜRER, Albrecht: St Christopher Facing to the Right

🖼 St Christopher Facing to the Right, 1521
Engraving
117 × 75 cm
New York, USA

Rendered in precise line work, St. Christopher strides through turbulent water carrying the Christ Child, his muscular frame anchoring the composition. Dürer's 1521 engraving showcases Northern Renaissance mastery, blending spiritual devotion with anatomical study to create an iconic image of protective strength.

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E. H. Gombrich
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