Silver Statuette of the Christ Child, from the Wittenberg Reliquaries 1472 - 1553

This woodcut print, "Silver Statuette of the Christ Child," is a depiction of the infant Jesus holding a sphere surmounted by a cross. Created by the renowned German Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder, it is a prime example of the artistic and religious currents of 16th-century Germany. Cranach's signature style is evident in the detailed and expressive rendering of the Christ Child, capturing the innocence and divinity of the figure. The woodcut's simple background and strong composition further emphasize the central motif, creating a powerful visual narrative for viewers.