Saint Christopher and the Infant Christ
The Met
Artist: Domenico Ghirlandaio (Domenico Bigordi)(Italian, Florence 1448/49–1494 Florence)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Fresco
Dimensions: 112 x 59 in. (284.5 x 149.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large man carrying a child on his shoulders wades through water, holding a staff
Detailed Description
A large, muscular man is depicted wading through water, carrying a small child on his left shoulder. The man, positioned centrally in the foreground, faces slightly right with his gaze directed upwards and to the left. He has dark, curly hair and a full beard, and wears a wide-brimmed, light brown hat. His attire consists of a light pinkish-white tunic with long sleeves, and a reddish-brown cloak draped over his left shoulder and around his waist, leaving his lower legs bare. His bare legs are submerged in light blue-green water, which reaches his mid-thighs and shows ripples around his calves and feet. In his left hand, he holds a tall, dark staff with a leafy, palm-like top, extending from the lower left to the upper left of the frame. The small child sits securely on the man's left shoulder, facing forward. The child has light, short hair and wears a simple, teal-colored tunic. With their left hand, the child holds a pale, spherical object, resembling a globe, raised above their head. The background features a pale blue sky with subtle cloud formations on the left. To the right, distant green hills and trees are visible, suggesting a landscape beyond the water. The overall palette is soft, dominated by muted blues, greens, pinks, and browns.
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