The Temptations of Saint Anthony 1947

Diego Rivera's "The Temptations of Saint Anthony" (1947) depicts a surreal scene with fleshy, anthropomorphic roots as the central subject. The work, housed in the Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) in Mexico City, captures Rivera's signature style of social realism and symbolic imagery. The distorted figures, reminiscent of both human forms and botanical elements, are set against an earthy background, creating a sense of both beauty and unease. Rivera's exploration of the human condition and the power of nature is evident in this unsettling and captivating piece.