Saint Christopher Bearing the Christ Child 1484 - 1539

"Saint Christopher Bearing the Christ Child" is a black chalk drawing on blue paper, created by Italian Renaissance artist Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone between 1484 and 1539. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger painting and showcases the artist’s mastery of anatomical detail and figure composition, with the dynamic pose of Saint Christopher and Christ Child standing out against the gridded background. It is a testament to Pordenone's skill in draftsmanship, a key aspect of Renaissance art. The drawing is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.