Saint Christopher 1500 - 1525

This bronze sculpture of Saint Christopher by Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, dating from 1500-1525, is a compelling example of Renaissance sculpture. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, his arms raised in a gesture of prayer. The artist's keen attention to detail is evident in the carefully rendered drapery and the expressive features of Saint Christopher's face. The sculpture's small size suggests that it was intended for private devotion, perhaps as part of a home altar. The bronze sculpture of Saint Christopher is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.