Saint Christopher Carrying Christ, 1510–20, Made in Lower Bavaria (Valley of the Danube), Germany, German, Limewood, 56 1/2 × 19

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Saint Christopher Carrying Christ, 1510–20, Made in Lower Bavaria (Valley of the Danube), Germany, German, Limewood, 56 1/2 × 19 1/2 × 14 1/2 in., 72 lb. ( × × cm, 32658g), Sculpture-Wood, According to legend, Saint Christopher devoted his life to carrying the weak and poor across a river. One night, when he was carrying a child, he felt his burden grow heavier with each step. When questioned, the child declared that he was Christ and that Christopher was thus bearing the weight of the world

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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