St. Christopher
domenicoghirlandaio
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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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christ
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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