聖克里斯多福

Peter Paul Rubens

1611 - 1612

聖克里斯多福 by Peter Paul Rubens, 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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