Saint Christopher and the Infant Christ
Workshop of Dieric Bouts
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Produced after 1485 in the workshop of Dieric Bouts
The painting visualizes the popular legend of Saint Christopher, who bore the disguised Christ across a perilous river, symbolizing steadfast faith and service. The work reflects the devotional aims of late 15th-century Netherlandish art, combining narrative clarity with richly rendered surroundings to inspire contemplation and piety.
Saint Christopher and the Infant Christ depicts the towering saint wading through a river, leaning on a sturdy staff as he carries the Christ Child upon his shoulder. The background unfolds in the detailed, atmospheric style of the Netherlandish tradition, with a distant landscape, small narrative scenes, and meticulous natural detail.
