Saint Anthony the Abbot Tempted by a Lump of Gold 1436

This tempera painting by Fra Angelico, "Saint Anthony the Abbot Tempted by a Lump of Gold", depicts a scene from the life of the Christian saint, Saint Anthony. The image shows the saint, dressed in a monk's habit, walking away from a lump of gold lying on the ground, resisting its allure. This scene symbolizes the temptation of worldly riches against spiritual devotion, a common theme in art and religious narratives. Fra Angelico's detailed and realistic portrayal of the scene, with its serene landscape and Saint Anthony's determined expression, evokes a sense of quiet contemplation and devotion.