The Temptation of Christ
1404
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1404
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows Jesus in the desert with the devil. The devil is tempting Jesus, pointing to stones and telling him to turn them into bread. This scene is from a Bible story where Jesus fasts for 40 days and is tempted three times. The devil is depicted in a scary way with horns and scales. To learn more about similar artwork, check out the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.
