Christ specialised in the "stadsgezicht" or city view. His works like Gezicht op de Bottelpoort aan de Oude Haven te Nijmegen demonstrate a precise handling of perspective. He often placed human figures in his scenes to provide scale against the stone gates and church towers of the Netherlands. His use of light was observant rather than dramatic. He preferred the soft illumination of a Dutch afternoon to create a sense of stillness.

Collectors today value Christ for his quiet realism. His drawings and paintings avoid the sentimental themes common in some Romantic era works. The balanced geometry of his architectural interiors, such as the hall of the Nijmegen town hall, fits well in modern rooms. Works like Landschap met een weg langs een water provide a connection to the historical Dutch environment through technical accuracy.