Heilige Christoffel aan de oever van een rivier 1504 - 1508

Lucas van Leyden’s engraving, *Heilige Christoffel aan de oever van een rivier,* depicts the story of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child across a river. The engraving showcases the artist’s meticulous detail and use of light and shadow, highlighting the monumental scale of the saint and the delicate features of the Christ Child. This engraving, created between 1504 and 1508, is considered a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art, demonstrating the masterful skills of Lucas van Leyden.