The Temptation of St. Anthony
1472
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1472
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a swarm of demons clawing at a bearded man in a robe—Saint Anthony—while he kneels in prayer. This is one of the first detailed prints ever made. Schongauer carved every spiky wing and twisted face into metal so ink could press the scene onto paper. The demons feel almost alive, like they could fly off the sheet. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and dark make these creatures pop.
