Saint Christopher (1720)
Melchor Pérez Holguin
key Notes:
Baroque Andean Art, Religious Iconography
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Dimensions:
64 3/4 × 39 3/16 in. (164.5 × 99.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:
"Saint Christopher" by Melchor Pérez Holguín, created in 1720, depicts the legendary figure known for carrying the Christ child across a river, symbolizing faith and protection. Holguín, a prominent painter of the colonial period in Peru, is recognized for his contributions to religious art, although specific details about the painting's provenance and exhibition history remain unknown.
Description of the work:
"Saint Christopher" by Melchor Pérez Holguin, created in 1720, depicts the titular saint carrying the Christ child across a river, rendered in oil on canvas. The composition is characterized by its dynamic use of color, intricate detailing of the figures, and a dramatic interplay of light and shadow that enhances the emotional depth of the scene.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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