Saint Christopher Giving His Hand to the Infant Jesus

1650s

Francesco Amato

Associated Names
Francesco Amato

Artist, Italian, active 1650

The image consists of two figures – one adult and one child. The adult is standing with a staff in hand, reaching out to the child. The adult has curly hair, a beard, and a robust build, draped in loose clothing. The child is reclining on a rock with an illuminated halo around the head and reaching towards the adult. The setting is outdoors with trees and foliage in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 24.7 x 18.5 cm (9 3/4 x 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.22.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 4, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q75118200

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