Temptation of St Anthony by Martin Schongaur

Temptation of St Anthony by Martin Schongaur (1470s)
Year: 1470s
Medium: Copper engraving
Description: Single-sheet engraving. Scene of chaos. St. Anthony being tormented by devils and demons, he is shown accepting his fate; alluding to the way Jesus did. You should notice sharper, more resolute (more shading) to his work when compared to most engravers of the time. German.

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