Saint Christopher 20th century
Devotion to Saint Christopher experienced a resurgence in the 20th century, especially since he became the patron saint of motorists (but also of motorcyclists, truck drivers, cyclists, and even surfers).
Although the official consecration came mid-century, the connection with the saint had actually been significant since the beginning of the century.
The medals of Saint Christopher have a history of their own. Amazing stories are told about them…
Otto Dix, persecuted by the Nazi regime, retreated to Lake Constance, where he devoted himself to landscapes and religious subjects. Between 1937 and 1944, Dix produced several versions of Saint Christopher, using them as metaphors for the suffering and uncertainty endured during the dark years of Nazism and the Second World War.
