The Temptation of St. Anthony (detail) 1516

This detail from Matthias Grünewald's "The Temptation of St. Anthony" (1516) depicts a monstrous creature, a hybrid of human, bird, and beast, tormenting the saint. The scene, filled with fantastical imagery, showcases the expressive power of German Renaissance art, often characterized by intensely emotional and deeply symbolic content. The gruesome detail and vibrant colors emphasize the struggle between good and evil, a central theme in Grünewald's work. This detail is housed in the Musée Unterlinden, Colmar, France.