Saint Christopher Carrying the Infant Christ c. 1521

Lucas van Leyden's "Saint Christopher Carrying the Infant Christ" is a powerful engraving depicting the saint carrying the Christ child across a river. The detailed depiction of Saint Christopher’s muscled physique, the swirling water, and the Christ child’s halo create a dramatic and emotional scene. This engraving, created around 1521, exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style through its meticulous attention to detail and naturalistic rendering of the human form. The image was popular in the 16th century and remains a significant representation of the saint.