Year 2016
Size 40.9 × 35.4 in
St. Christopher is a canonized Christian saint. The image has become established in the orthodox tradition which takes its roots in the Byzantine Empire. St. Christopher’s conversion to the Christian faith foreshadowed the move from polytheism to Christianity in Ancient Rome. St. Christopher rejects the use of physical force, which is represented by the heap of armour and weapons, in favour of faith. His posture shows the triumph of finding faith. At the swing of his arms, his sword and dagger bounce off him and fly apart. However, glorifying one faith inevitably leads to renouncing the other
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Pavel Kaltygin
United States
