1750
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The Death of St Anthony the Hermit is a 1750 oil by Antoni Viladomat i Manalt, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
The painting depicts a serene scene of Saint Anthony the Hermit's death, surrounded by angels and monks. The saint lies on a wooden platform, clad in a brown robe, with his head tilted back and eyes closed. A halo encircles his head, and a book rests on his chest. Above him, angels and cherubs float, holding palm fronds and gazing down at the saint. The background is a warm, golden brown, with a subtle gradient that adds depth to the scene. In the foreground, the monks are shown in various poses, some kneeling, others standing, all with their faces turned towards the saint. The overall atmosphere is one of reverence and contemplation, with the soft lighting and muted colors contributing to a sense of calm. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful work, you might want to look up Antoni Viladomat i Manalt.
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt (20 March 1678 in Barcelona, Spain – 22 January 1755 in Barcelona, Spain) was a Spanish painter in the Baroque style.
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