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The Temptation of Saint Anthony

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Religious

Dominant colour

The Temptation of Saint Anthony is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

The painting depicts a monk, Saint Anthony, kneeling in prayer before a dark, wooden altar. He is dressed in a long, dark robe with a hood over his head. In the background, there is a landscape with rolling hills and a body of water. To the right of the monk, there are three nude female figures standing together, looking at him. They appear to be tempting him away from his prayer. This painting is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Ireland.