Salvator Mundi 1520

"Salvator Mundi", painted by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio around 1520, depicts a half-length portrait of Christ. The painting, characterized by its realistic portrayal and rich colors, shows Christ with his right hand raised in blessing and his left hand holding a crystal orb, a symbol of his divine power. Carpaccio's distinctive style, rooted in the Venetian Renaissance, is evident in the meticulous attention to detail and the soft, luminous light that illuminates the figure. This work, while not as famous as Leonardo da Vinci's later "Salvator Mundi", is a powerful testament to Carpaccio's skill and the enduring significance of the subject matter.