Title
The Temptations of Saint Anthony Abad, by Patinir and Massys (1520, c.)
Creator
Patinir, Joachim (1480-1524)
Massys, Quinten (1465-1530)
Massys, Quinten (1465-1530)
Date
1520, c.
Description
Table representing the temptations of Saint Anthony Abad. In the painting San Antonio appears surrounded by three young women tempting the saint and an old woman. The old woman appears with her breasts exposed and can act as a procuress for the young women. She is represented in the Celestinesque tradition.
Source
National Museum of Prado, Madrid, Spain
https://www.museodelprado.es/coleccion/obra-de-arte/las-tentaciones-de-san-antonio-abad/b93e9da4-8a77-44ae-ba29-1811cc546fd8
Archived in:
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Catalogue number: P001615
https://www.museodelprado.es/coleccion/obra-de-arte/las-tentaciones-de-san-antonio-abad/b93e9da4-8a77-44ae-ba29-1811cc546fd8
Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20221001130530/https://www.museodelprado.es/coleccion/obra-de-arte/las-tentaciones-de-san-antonio-abad/b93e9da4-8a77-44ae-ba29-1811cc546fd8
Catalogue number: P001615
Format
Oil on table.
Dimensions: 155 × 173 cm
Dimensions: 155 × 173 cm
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