Saint Christopher (exterior left wing)

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to be detectives and solve the mystery of this big painting called "Saint Christopher." nn Have you ever seen a picture this big? It's taller than me! This painting is about a very strong man named Saint Christopher. He's helping a little child across a river. Can you find them in the painting? nn The river looks dark and scary, doesn't it? The painter used lots of dark blues and greens to show how deep and dangerous the water is. nn What do you think Saint Christopher is feeling? He looks very serious, doesn't he? That's because carrying the child is a very important job! nn Look closely at the child. Do you notice anything special? The child is surrounded by a warm light. It's like a little sunbeam! This light represents goodness and hope. Even though it's dark, there's always light somewhere! nn The painter, a very talented artist named Lucas Cranach the Elder, wanted to show us that even when things are tough, we can always find help and hope. Just like Saint Christopher is helping the child, there are always people who care about us and want to help us. nn What do you think about the painting now? Do you see how the colors and the light tell a story? nn Let's move on to the next painting and see what other mysteries we can uncover!