St. Anthony of Padua Stilling a Storm 1408

"St. Anthony of Padua Stilling a Storm" is a 1408 miniature by the Limbourg brothers, renowned for their exquisite manuscript illuminations. The painting depicts St. Anthony, a prominent Franciscan friar, preaching from a pulpit while a storm rages above. A winged devil is depicted fleeing the saint's powerful pronouncements, illustrating the transformative power of faith. The vivid colors and detailed figures in the image reflect the brothers' masterful skill in capturing both natural and supernatural phenomena, characteristic of their late-Medieval style. This miniature, though likely part of a larger illuminated manuscript, exemplifies the Limbourg brothers' significant contributions to the art of manuscript illumination in the early 15th century.