St Antony Abbot attacked by a demon 1548 - 1628

This pen drawing, “St Antony Abbot attacked by a demon”, depicts a scene from the life of Saint Antony, a Christian hermit who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries. The anonymous artist uses dynamic lines to show the struggle between the saint, who sits on the ground, and the demonic figure, who stands above him with a whip. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger work and exemplifies the artist's skill in rendering anatomy and movement. "St Antony Abbot attacked by a demon" is a testament to the enduring artistic fascination with religious narratives and the power of human struggle.