Temptations of St Anthony by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Temptations of St Anthony 

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Palazzo Brera, Milan, Italy

painting, oil-paint

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allegory

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baroque

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painting

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oil-paint

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landscape

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figuration

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oil painting

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christianity

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mythology

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human

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history-painting

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charcoal

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angel

"Temptations of St Anthony" is a painting by Italian Rococo artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, housed in the Palazzo Brera in Milan. The painting depicts the story of Saint Anthony, a Christian hermit, being tempted by demons in the desert. The painting is characterized by the dramatic composition, with Saint Anthony kneeling on the ground, while a nude woman and a demon tempt him. Tiepolo was known for his mastery of light and shade, and this painting is no exception, with the light falling dramatically on the figures, creating a sense of drama and tension. The painting is a powerful depiction of the struggle between temptation and virtue, and it has been admired for its beauty and its religious message for centuries.

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