The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of May 13, 2024
Temptation of Saint Anthony of Egypt
c. 1400s
Overall: 46.4 x 38.6 cm (18 1/4 x 15 3/16 in.)
Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr. 1938.168
Location: not on view
Description
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.- John D. Rockefeller, New York.
- The Brummer Gallery Records. Cloisters (Museum), n.d. X0965 libmma.contentdm.oclc.org
- Medieval Monsters: Terrors, Aliens, Wonders. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (July 7-October 6, 2019).
- {{cite web|title=Temptation of Saint Anthony of Egypt|url=false|author=|year=c. 1400s|access-date=13 May 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1938.168