Artist: Unknown, Old Master
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 34 x 26 inches
Style: Master, Figurative, European
Period: 17th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: In The Temptation of St. Anthony, the artist vividly portrays the spiritual struggle of the revered saint, a common theme in religious art. St. Anthony is depicted holding a goblet in one hand and the Bible in the other, symbols of both temptation and divine faith. His figure is calm yet strained, caught between two opposing forces. Over one shoulder, a grotesque bat hovers menacingly, representing dark, demonic temptations, while on the other side, a frightening man with a sinister expression looms, embodying earthly and human trials.
The contrast between these figures highlights the tension between spiritual purity and worldly desires that St. Anthony faces. The painting’s dark, dramatic tones and intense detail capture the psychological depth of the saint’s internal battle, making this piece a powerful exploration of faith, temptation, and perseverance in the face of evil.
Artist: Unknown, Old Master
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 34 x 26 inches
Style: Master, Figurative, European
Period: 17th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: In The Temptation of St. Anthony, the artist vividly portrays the spiritual struggle of the revered saint, a common theme in religious art. St. Anthony is depicted holding a goblet in one hand and the Bible in the other, symbols of both temptation and divine faith. His figure is calm yet strained, caught between two opposing forces. Over one shoulder, a grotesque bat hovers menacingly, representing dark, demonic temptations, while on the other side, a frightening man with a sinister expression looms, embodying earthly and human trials.
The contrast between these figures highlights the tension between spiritual purity and worldly desires that St. Anthony faces. The painting’s dark, dramatic tones and intense detail capture the psychological depth of the saint’s internal battle, making this piece a powerful exploration of faith, temptation, and perseverance in the face of evil.
