De Heilige Anthonius de Heremiet ; Allegorische voorstelling van de verzorging van leprozen en onnozelen 1665 - 1685

"De Heilige Anthonius de Heremiet ; Allegorische voorstelling van de verzorging van leprozen en onnozelen", painted by Gerard de Lairesse between 1665 and 1685, features three cherubs and a medallion. One cherub holds a scroll while another points at the medallion, which depicts Saint Anthony, a revered figure in the Catholic Church. The cherubs' gestures, combined with the image of Saint Anthony, likely signify the act of caring for the sick, particularly those with leprosy. This artwork is a fine example of De Lairesse's skill in depicting both classical and religious themes in his Baroque style.