Temptation St Anthony Saint Anthony foreground
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Temptation St Anthony Saint Anthony foreground
The Temptation of St Anthony, Temptation of Saint Anthony. In the foreground the praying hermit. To the right is an inn with a roof shaped like an old womans head, in front of the door is a seductive young naked woman. In the background on the left a burning monastery, all kinds of monsters flying through the air, the erotic visions of St. Antony Abbot: he is tempted by (naked) women, but drives them off by praying, or by showing them a crucifix, Jheronimus Bosch (manner of), c. 1550 - c. 1600, panel, oil paint (paint), support: h 61.8 cm × w 79.7 cm
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Media ID 19555895
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1550 1600 Background Crucifix Door Drives Foreground Front Jheronimus Bosch Kinds Manner Naked Praying Saint Anthony Showing St Anthony Support Temptation Tempted Women Oil Paint
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of "Temptation St Anthony" with its intricate details and symbolic imagery. In the foreground, we see Saint Anthony, a praying hermit, deep in contemplation as he battles against his inner demons. To the right stands an intriguing inn with a roof shaped like an old woman's head, hinting at the mysterious encounters that lie within. However, it is the seductive young naked woman standing before the inn's door that truly captivates our attention. Her alluring presence represents temptation itself, tempting Saint Anthony to stray from his path of devotion and spirituality. Yet, despite her allure, Saint Anthony remains steadfast in his faith and resists her advances through prayer or by showing her a crucifix. In stark contrast to this scene of temptation lies a burning monastery in the background on the left. The chaos unfolds as monstrous creatures fly through the air, symbolizing St. Antony Abbot's erotic visions and internal struggles. Painted by Jheronimus Bosch (manner of) between 1550-1600 using oil paint on panel as his medium of choice; this artwork showcases Bosch's mastery in depicting complex narratives filled with symbolism and allegory. The Liszt Collection has preserved this remarkable piece for us to admire today—a visual representation of one man's battle against temptation and his unwavering commitment to spiritual purity.
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