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Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (brush drawing with black ink and wash on paper)
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Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (brush drawing with black ink and wash on paper)
7308229 Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (brush drawing with black ink and wash on paper) by Gluckher, Johann Georg (1653-1731); 39.8x26.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Johann Georg Glyckher (1653-1731)
brush drawing with black ink and wash on off-white paper mounted on heavy cream paper
h x w: sheet 39.8 x 26.3 cm max.); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 28385928
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Apparition Belief Clergymen Demon Demons Devil Faithful Faithfulness Fantastic Animal Fantastic Creature Fantastic Creatures Fidelity Friar Good Against Evil Good Vs Evil Heaven Holy Art Holy Image Icon Loyalty Monstruous Mythical Animal Mythical Beast Mythical Creature Mythical Creatures Paradise Religious Ecstasy Religious Illustration Religious Image Religious Imagery Religous Icon Sacred Icon Sacred Picture Satan Temptation Vision 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Catholic Religion Catholics Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Monks Monster Seventeeth Century
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This print showcases the "Temptation of St Anthony" by Johann Georg Gluckher, a renowned artist from the 17th century. The artwork, created using brush drawing with black ink and wash on paper, measures 39.8x26.3 cm and is currently housed in the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford in the UK. In this piece, Gluckher depicts a scene from Christian mythology where St Anthony is tempted by various apparitions and visions. The composition beautifully captures the clash between good and evil as angels hover above while demonic creatures lurk below. The artist's attention to detail is evident in his skillful use of color, creating a vivid contrast between light and dark elements. The religious theme of fidelity and faithfulness resonates throughout this artwork, emphasizing St Anthony's unwavering belief amidst temptation. This powerful image serves as an iconic representation of Catholicism during that era. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured this masterpiece through their high-quality print reproduction process. As viewers gaze upon this print, they are transported back to early 17th-century Europe, immersing themselves in its rich artistic heritage. Whether you appreciate religious art or simply admire masterful craftsmanship, this print offers an opportunity to own a piece of history that continues to inspire awe centuries later.
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