St. Christopher 1531

Lorenzo Lotto’s “St. Christopher” (1531) depicts the legendary saint carrying the Christ child across a river. The painting, housed in Berlin's Gemäldegalerie, showcases Lotto's mastery of Renaissance realism, with meticulous detail in the figures' anatomy and the surrounding landscape. The painting's vibrant colors and dramatic composition evoke a sense of awe and reverence, reflecting the importance of St. Christopher as a protector against danger.