St. Christopher holy ghost Over the sea their reigns

Over the sea their reigns a great calm

is recognizable among the other figures

The illumination contrasts with the natural and directional lighting of the four upper interior wings

The original european painting was hanging in an very old church slated for demolition when an American priest saved it and brought it to the United States

St. Christopher holy ghost Over the sea their reignsThere 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