Temptation of Saint Anthony
1501
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1501
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Temptation of Saint Anthony is an oil painting by Hieronymus Bosch, made around 1501. It is a triptych on wood panels that shows the mental and spiritual struggles of Saint Anthony the Great. It was created with oil paint on wood. The subject was popular in medieval and Renaissance art. Bosch’s work is known for its fantastic imagery. The painting reflects the challenges faced by desert monks
