Vision of St Antony of Padua 1548 - 1628

"Vision of St Antony of Padua" is a 16th-century drawing by an anonymous artist, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The artwork depicts St. Antony of Padua in a moment of divine revelation, holding a small child and being presented with another by the Virgin Mary. Surrounding the figures are a host of cherubic angels, adding to the heavenly atmosphere of the scene. The composition is dynamic and full of movement, emphasizing the miraculous and inspiring nature of St. Antony's vision. The use of pink wash adds warmth and softness to the drawing.