The Infant Christ as Redeemer 1472 - 1553

This woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder, titled "The Infant Christ as Redeemer," depicts a small, nude Christ child standing on a tomb while holding a globe surmounted by a cross. The child is encircled by a radiant halo and is positioned against a backdrop of a landscape and a sky filled with cherubic figures. The image suggests the redemptive power of Christ, even as a child, as well as the spiritual world's power over the earthly realm. The work is a fine example of German Renaissance art and highlights the artistry of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a prominent figure in the artistic movement.