Saint Anthony of Padua

Saint Anthony of Padua

Guercino

1634

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows Saint Anthony of Padua, a Catholic saint, in a simple setting. He's dressed in traditional clothes. The image is created using lines and shading. This etching is interesting because it's a simple yet detailed portrait. It gives a sense of the saint's calm personality. To learn more about this style of artwork, look up the technique: etching.

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