The Saviour 1490 - 1500

"The Saviour" is a 15th-century engraving by Israhel van Meckenem. The print depicts Jesus Christ as the King of Kings, enthroned in a gothic architectural setting. Meckenem's meticulous detail and use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques lend a realistic quality to the image. He employs a balanced composition, centered on Christ, and he uses symbolic imagery such as the orb, crown, and cross to emphasize Christ's divine authority. This work, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the artist's skill and the popularity of religious art during this period.