Salvator Mundi 1480 - 1485

Hans Memling's "Salvator Mundi" (c. 1480-1485) is an oil painting on wood, portraying a half-length image of Christ holding a crystal orb in his left hand and raising his right hand in a gesture of blessing. The painting is set against a landscape background, with a castle in the distance, suggesting a connection to the divine power of Christ over the world. The work is a classic example of Early Netherlandish painting, known for its meticulous detail and use of oil paints. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.