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Temptation of Saint Anthony of Egypt
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About this work
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.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineTemptation of Saint Anthony of Egypt, c. 1400s. France, c. 15th century. Stone; overall: 46.4 x 38.6 cm (18 1/4 x 15 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1938.168
