Artwork
De roeping van Sint-Antonius
De roeping van Sint-Antonius is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Aertgen van Leyden. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
De roeping van Sint-Antonius is a painting depicting a crowded scene with multiple narrative elements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting represents the moment when Saint Anthony, a wealthy individual, responds to a priest's sermon by renouncing his worldly possessions, and in the background, distributes bread to the poor.
Technique & Style
The artist employed illusionistic techniques, such as a lifelike fly on a woman's cap, and sfumato, a method that softens edges to create a more realistic effect.
Context
The painting showcases the artist's skill in creating a complex composition with multiple narrative threads and attention to realistic detail.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Aertgen Claesz. van Leyden (c. 1498 – c. 1564), also known as Allaert or Aert van Leyden or Aert Claesz. van Leyden, was a 16th-Century Dutch painter, draughtsman and designer of stained glass. Works by this artist can…
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