Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Temptation of St. Anthony

David Teniers, the YoungerLinkedCulture matchlcp-fea38c656b46

Date: 17th century
Medium: Oil on panel
Department: European Art
Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID: 2278

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Saint Anthony was a hermit in the 300s, rarely emerging from the cave where he lived in the Egyptian desert. But even there, according to legend, his faith in God was fought by the devil. The devil sent demons to beat him and alluring women to distract him from his prayers. Saint Anthony never wavered. Anthony’s story proved popular with artists and their clients, just as evil creatures and sexy women are popular in all types of media today. David Teniers’ painting of the story was so sought after that there are at least five known versions. Teniers probably painted a prototype, which was then partly copied by his assistants. He would complete the copies by executing some of the trickiest elements, such as the books, vessels, and crucifix. Netherlands, Europe

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Credit line: The Walter H. and Valborg P. Ude Memorial Fund and gift of funds from Mr. and Mrs. Atherton Bean

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American and European Silver Tableware
These objects are primarily silver flatware and table accessories from 18th-19th century American and European sources, representing domestic dining and serving implements across multiple museum collections.
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