Saint Anthony of Padua c. 1630s

"Saint Anthony of Padua" is a 17th century etching created by Italian Baroque artist Guercino. The artwork depicts Saint Anthony, a Franciscan friar, in a contemplative pose, holding a book and a lily. The image, likely a study for a larger painting, is rendered in delicate lines, capturing Saint Anthony’s devotion and his role as a patron saint of finding lost objects. This print, a testament to Guercino’s mastery of the etching medium, showcases his ability to convey both the subject’s inner and outer world.