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Aug 29, 2014
Aug 29, 2014
Temptation of Saint Anthony of Egypt
Temptation of Saint Anthony of Egypt
c. 1400s
Stone
Overall: 46.4 x 38.6 cm (18 1/4 x 15 3/16 in.)
Gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 1938.168
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Saint Anthony (AD 251–356) was a Christian monk from Egypt, revered since his death as a saint. Many of his tales are conveyed in the Golden Legend, a classic work of the Middle Ages containing lively tales of saints’ miracles written in a simple style for a wide audience. This scene illustrates the supernatural temptation faced by Saint Anthony during his retreat to the Egyptian desert. The saint is being tempted by hideous demons, which he resisted.
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