Artwork
Tentações de Santo Antão
Tentações de Santo Antão is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Tentações de Santo Antão is a painting by David Teniers the Younger, created around 1650. It is a religious work held at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Anthony the Great being tempted, with a central female figure in a dark dress and red skirt surrounded by men in various attire. The scene is set against a rocky landscape with trees and a cloudy sky, and includes a contemplative figure reading a book.
Technique & Style
The composition balances lively and contemplative elements, with varied textures and colors. The artist's use of a cloudy sky and rocky landscape creates a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is attributed to David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish artist active in the 17th century. It is now part of the collection at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
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