Artwork
The Temptation of Saint Anthony
The Temptation of Saint Anthony is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jan Wellens de Cock. It dates from 1522 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Temptation of Saint Anthony is a 1522 woodcut on laid paper attributed to Jan Wellens de Cock or associated artists.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Saint Anthony surrounded by demons and strange creatures, conveying a sense of chaos and spiritual turmoil.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by sharp black lines, bold contrasts, and a dense composition, typical of Renaissance woodcuts used for dramatic storytelling.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Jan Wellens de Cock or Pseudo Jan Wellens de Cock, a notname for anonymous artists associated with Antwerp or Leiden.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Wellens de Cock or Jan de Cock (c. 1460/1480 – in or before 1521) was a Flemish painter, woodblock artist and draftsman of the Northern Renaissance active in Antwerp. Recent discoveries and a re-evaluation of the…
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