The artwork titled “Saint Christopher,” created by Hieronymus Bosch around the year 1500, is an oil painting on a panel. It belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement and measures 113 x 71.5 cm. The painting falls within the religious painting genre and is currently housed at the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts Saint Christopher, a large figure in the foreground, carrying the Christ child across a river. Saint Christopher is presented as a strong, determined man, draped in a voluminous red robe, grasping a staff for support as he wades through the water. The Christ child is depicted with a serene expression, blessing with one hand while sitting on Saint Christopher’s shoulder. The background features a detailed landscape that includes distant fields, forests, and a river that winds through the countryside. Additionally, whimsical and symbolic elements, characteristic of Bosch’s style, are embedded within the scene. The overall composition demonstrates a blend of realistic nature representation and imaginative details, reflecting Bosch’s unique artistic vision within the Northern Renaissance context.