Cristopher Collection

St. Christopher, detail of 1630100, 1355 (tempera and oil on panel)
1630108 St. Christopher, detail of 1630100, 1355 (tempera and oil on panel) by Veneziano, Paolo (fl.1333-62); Museum of the Cathedral, Rab, Croatia; (add.info.: Croatia, Rab (Arbe)

St Stratonicus, St Hermolaus, St Matthew, St Cristopher, St Thecla and St Abundius
1630100 St Stratonicus, St Hermolaus, St Matthew, St Cristopher, St Thecla and St Abundius, Polyptych of the Crucifixion with Saints, 1350-1355 by Veneziano

Columbus and his Crew confess and take the Communion before Sailing (colour litho)
3633744 Columbus and his Crew confess and take the Communion before Sailing (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella receiving Columbus (colour litho)
3633740 King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella receiving Columbus (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella receiving Columbus)

Columbus sent to Spain in Chains (colour litho)
3633735 Columbus sent to Spain in Chains (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus sent to Spain in Chains)

Columbus and his son Diego at the Gate of the Convent (colour litho)
3633743 Columbus and his son Diego at the Gate of the Convent (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus and his son Diego at the Gate of the Convent)

Finding Navidad in ruins (colour litho)
3633739 Finding Navidad in ruins (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding Navidad in ruins)

We could have done that, said the Courtiers (colour litho)
3633737 We could have done that, said the Courtiers (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: We could have done that, said the Courtiers)

Heroism of the young Captain Christoforo de Gama
LLM456934 Heroism of the young Captain Christoforo de Gama by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroism of the young Captain Christoforo de Gama)

Columbus addressing the Mutineers (colour litho)
3633741 Columbus addressing the Mutineers (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus addressing the Mutineers)

Columbus naming the Island of San Salvador (colour litho)
3633742 Columbus naming the Island of San Salvador (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus naming the Island of San Salvador)

Columbus in Chains (engraving)
655800 Columbus in Chains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus in Chains)

PAUDISS, Cristopher (1630-1666). Still Life. 1660. Baroque art. Oil. RUSSIA. SAINT PETERSBURG. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum

Christopher Keyte and Peter Pears in Rehearsal
Christopher Keyte, bass, the Christus and Peter Pears, tenor Evangelist, rehearsing the St John Passion of Schweitz at Blythburgh Church, 1 July 1961. Date: 1961

Christopher Wren, English architect
Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), English architect and astronomer. He is best known for having designed St. Pauls Cathedral and other churches in London after the fire of 1666

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Christopher, a name that echoes through history. From the renowned artist Cristopher (1630-1666) who captured the essence of life in his captivating still life paintings to the iconic figure of St. Christopher depicted in various artworks throughout time. In one such artwork, a detail from 1630100, we see St. Christopher portrayed with great skill and precision using tempera and oil on panel. His strong presence emanates from the painting, reminding us of his legendary strength as he carried Christ across treacherous waters. St. Stratonicus, St. Hermolaus, St. Matthew, and other saints join forces with St. Christopher in a polyptych dating back to 1350-1355 titled "Polyptych of the Crucifixion with Saints. " This masterpiece showcases their collective devotion and serves as an inspiration for generations to come. But it is not only within art that we find references to this illustrious name; history intertwines with legend when we delve into Columbus' voyages across uncharted seas. In vivid color lithographs depicting pivotal moments like Columbus and his crew confessing before sailing or King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella receiving him with honor. Yet amidst triumphs lie struggles - Columbus sent to Spain in chains or finding Navidad in ruins - these images remind us that even heroes face adversity along their path. The courtiers may have doubted but Columbus persisted; heroism embodied by young Captain Christoforo de Gama shines through tales passed down through generations. And finally, we witness Columbus himself naming the Island of San Salvador while addressing mutineers who questioned his vision - a testament to determination against all odds. Christopher's legacy lives on through artistry and exploration alike; forever etched into our collective memory as an emblematic figure whose impact transcends time itself.