Salvator Mundi
- Artist
- Correggio
- Date
- c.1515
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
Correggio's Salvator Mundi (c.1515) is a masterful example of a Religious painting from the High renaissance period. Created on a Panel, it depicts Christ as the Salvator Mundi, holding a crystal orb in his left hand and blessing with his right. The work exemplifies Correggio's innovative use of light, soft modeling, and emotional depth, characteristic of High renaissance artistry. This artwork is notable for its exquisite execution and spiritual intensity, contributing to its historical significance and cultural value.
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