The Temptation of St Anthony

anoniem, c. 1474

St Anthony is besieged by devils while reading Scripture. His regular companion is a pig that, like the saint, carries a bell. A refined engraving served as the model for this woodcut. The rough execution and colouring lend the print a remarkable expressiveness. It is quite exceptional that the front cover of the book to which the print was affixed has been preserved.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2012-54
  • Dimensionsheight 270 mm x width 200 mm
  • Physical characteristicsmet de hand gekleurde houtsnede