Sint-Christoffel
1611 - 1612
According to legend, the giant Saint Christopher carried a child across a river, only to find the boy growing heavier and heavier until he was bearing the weight of the world—Jesus himself. Rubens masterfully sketches this moment of intense physical strain, with the saint's back muscles rippling and his face contorted in effort, while the child sits calmly on his shoulders. This energetic drawing from 1611 shows off the dramatic flair of the Baroque movement, proving that even a quick sketch can pack a powerful punch.
- Technique
- Pen and brown ink with wash
- Material
- Paper
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