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Martin Schongauer

St. Christopher

1475–80
engraving

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Prints depicting St. Christopher were believed to protect from the mala mors (dying suddenly without receiving the last rites), which was of particular concern to pilgrims and travelers.

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