1525
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Saint Anthony preaching to the fishes is a 1525 oil by Garcia Fernandes, a Mannerism work, depicting Anthony of Padua, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of Saint Anthony preaching to a group of fish. The saint, dressed in a white robe, stands on the shore, gesturing towards the water. In the background, a small village is visible, with people engaged in various activities. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure of Saint Anthony. The composition is simple yet effective, conveying a sense of calm and contemplation. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Garcia Fernandes.
Garcia Fernandes (died c. 1565) was a Portuguese Renaissance painter. Like many painters of the time, Garcia Fernandes was a pupil in the Lisbon workshop of Jorge Afonso, who was the court painter of King Manuel I. In…
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