St. Christopher by Domenico Ghirlandaio

St. Christopher 

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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christianity

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painting painterly

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animal drawing portrait

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portrait drawing

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facial portrait

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portrait art

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fine art portrait

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This fresco, "St. Christopher," by Domenico Ghirlandaio, is a compelling example of Florentine Renaissance art. It depicts the legendary saint carrying the Christ child across a river, a popular iconographic theme. Ghirlandaio, a leading artist of his time, captures the moment with realism and a keen eye for detail, evident in the expressive faces and the depiction of the rippling water. The painting is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering viewers a glimpse into the artistic mastery of the late 15th century.

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