St. Christopher holy ghost reveals a countenance marked by

reveals a countenance marked by humility and a profound connection to the divine

It has been interpreted as a device to emphasize the presence of the divine and accentuate the paradise of the central landscape

is recognizable among the other figures

accompanied by two guardian angels--or possibly the figures of Hope and Charity

coupled with his profound understanding of religious iconography

St. Christopher holy ghost reveals a countenance marked byThere is something to be said about the subdued tones of sepia. This fantastically detailed woodcut of St. Christopher is one of our favorites. Albrecht Durer was a painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance. Born in Nuremberg, Durer established his reputation and influence across Europe when he was still in his twenties due to his high quality woodcut prints