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Two paintings on one panel. The upper features a figure in blue clothes with gold trim holding a lance. Demons on horses climb a mountain. The lower image features a figure wearing
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Spain / 1480–85

Saint Christopher Meets Satan; Saint Christopher before the King of Lycia

Saint Christopher Meets Satan; Saint Christopher before the King of Lycia

Look closely at Saint Christopher Meets Satan; Saint Christopher before the King of Lycia. Two paintings on one panel. The upper features a figure in blue clothes with gold trim holding a lance.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Saint Christopher Meets Satan; Saint Christopher before the King of Lycia to 1480–85.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Martín de Soria (Spanish, active 1449–87) made this painting. The museum dates it 1480–85.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoSaint Christopher Meets Satan; Saint Christopher before the King of Lycia

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