La Tentation de Saint Antoine (The Temptation of St. Anthony) 1839 - 1885

"La Tentation de Saint Antoine" (The Temptation of St. Anthony) is an etching by Rodolphe Bresdin, created between 1839 and 1885. The etching depicts the saint being tempted by demons and otherworldly creatures. The artist used detailed hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create a dense, textured surface, giving the work a sense of unease and anxiety. This artwork is a poignant example of Bresdin’s fascination with the grotesque and the macabre, and his ability to translate those themes into a powerful and evocative image. Currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this etching is a testament to Bresdin’s unique artistic vision and the enduring power of the Temptation of St. Anthony theme.