1640
oil
canvas
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
St. Anthony Abbot is a 1640 oil by Francisco de Zurbarán, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Anthony the Great, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting depicts a man dressed in a long, flowing white robe with a dark brown cloak draped over his shoulders. He stands barefoot, holding a staff in his right hand and gesturing with his left. His long, white hair and beard frame his face, which is turned slightly to the left. The background of the painting is a muted, cloudy sky. The man's attire and staff suggest that he is a religious figure, possibly a monk or hermit. The simple, earthy tones of the painting create a sense of solemnity and contemplation. This painting is a great example of the work of Francisco de Zurbarán.
Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish Baroque painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Zurbarán gained the nickname "Spanish Caravaggio",…
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