Christ as Saviour of the World c. 1620 - 1630

"Christ as Saviour of the World" (c. 1620-1630), by Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck, depicts a powerful image of Christ. The composition focuses on the Christ's head, his gaze raised and his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing. He wears a red robe with a dark blue cloak over it, and holds a globe in his left hand, symbolizing his dominion over the world. This oil painting is located in the Rijksmuseum and demonstrates van Dyck's ability to capture a sense of both human vulnerability and divine power in his portraiture.