Novohispanic School. Mexico. 18th century. 'Saint Christopher with Saint Anthony Abbot' Oil on canvas. 128 x 100,5 cm.    Saint Christopher with the symbolism of the bearer: the one who carries Jesus, the one who carries the Child, the Greek Christoforos. Adhering to the symbolism of Saint Christopher as the protector of travellers, muleteers, drivers, etc., he transports the children to the other side and, as they are inside his belt, he protects them. Saint Christopher was a martyr in Lycia during the persecution of Decius. Although there is confusing information about him, his historical existence is a fact and yet surrounded by legends that gave him great popularity. He is presented as a giant of Canaanite origin and is said to have belonged to the race of Cynocephali, which evolved and took on a human appearance. The best-known image of him depicts him carrying the Christ Child on his shoulders, crossing a river, and using a tree trunk as a staff. Often, a hermitage is shown in the landscape, with a hermit guiding Saint Christopher with a lantern. One curious depiction shows Saint Christopher as a Cynocephalus, that is, with the head of a dog, similar to the Egyptian god Anubis.