Saint Christopher martyr in Rio Mau (Portugal) bearing the Christ
In the church of Rio Mau in Portugal, (never-before-seen) images of Saint Christopher carrying Christ in his arms, and other images of the martyrdom
in the 8th -12th centuries
Saint Christopher 8th-12th centuries: The 8th-12th century Saint Christopher is in some ways unrecognizable, because he is not portrayed in the act of carrying the Child, as we are used to seeing.
