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Saint Christopher Carrying the Infant Christ

1730s
Not on view
According to the late medieval text The Golden Legend, Saint Christopher was known for his incredible height. When a small child asked for help crossing a river, Christopher carried him over his shoulder, before the child revealed himself as Christ. Together with Tiepolo, Piazzetta was one of the most important figure painters in eighteenth-century Venice. Because of his particular technique, however, many of his paintings are today in poor condition, including distortion to the color balance.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint Christopher Carrying the Infant Christ
  • Artist: Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (Italian, Venice 1682–1754 Venice)
  • Date: 1730s
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 28 1/4 x 22 1/8 in. (71.8 x 56.2 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot (1876-1967), 1967
  • Object Number: 67.187.90
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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