Design for an altar of St. Christopher

Inventory number: CVH 393
Bollaert & Moortgat

Design for an altar of St. Christopher who is depicted in the upper centre, with the Child on his shoulders. The putti to the left and right of the saint are holding rifles, as well as the lamp with which, according to legend, the monk showed the saint the way across the water. The plan and a scale indication are given at the bottom.

Artist:

J.J. van der Neer

Dating:

unknown

Material:

Black ink and pencil on paper

Dimensions:

396 x 187 mm

Marks :

Inscription on the open field, above the crucifix.

Place:

Plantin-Moretus-Museum, Antwerp

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