St. Christopher
1475–80
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 16.1 × 11.2 cm
- Status
- In Museum Collection
- Collect24 Art ID
- C24-201087
One of the most popular saints in the Late Middle Ages, Saint Christopher—whose name means "Christ-bearer"—was the patron saint of travelers and pilgrims. A legendary giant, Christopher wished to serve the most powerful king in the world. A hermit advised him to devote his life to Christ and to carry pilgrims and travelers on his back across a dangerous river, guided by the light of the hermit's lantern. Here, Schongauer depicts the story, focusing on the moment before the saint reaches the shore with the child on his back. According to legend, when the saint finally reached the far shore, he…
Provenance
Allen Fund, 1930.574
Registry history
- 1475–80 — Recorded in the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art — prints
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