Thursday, July 16, 2009

THE TEMPTATION OF ST. ANTHONY

I was not familiar with this religious theme until I visited the Getty Museum's 14-15th century religious wing of paintings. I found it extremely creepy and interesting.

Here are just a few examples. (click image for larger versions)









1 comment:

  1. The temptation of Anthony is also a contemporary painting by Belgian artist Jan Theuninck : http://www.flickr.com/photos/26915283@N07/3877985781/

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