18th Century ENGRAVING THE TEMPTATION OF ST ANTOINE a
18th Century ENGRAVING THE TEMPTATION OF ST ANTOINE a
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According to David Teniers, born in Antwerp ( -
"The Temptation of Saint Anthony"
"Engraved print after a painting painted by David Teniers from the Hotel de Matignon, belonging to Monseigneur le Duc de Valentinoi; Peer of France."
Etched copy by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas
Period proof formerly cut with the mark of the copper, glued in full on cardboard. scuff marks, some foxing and sunstroke.
Another copy of this print is held by the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne , see here
PERIOD : 18th century.
SIZE : 50cm X 37cm
SIZE : 19.6" X 14.5"
A woman presents Saint-Antoine with a glass of wine while he prays in front of a Christ and a skull in the middle of his open books: it is temptation by intoxication.
Around him multiple demons, bats and diabolical characters watch for his reaction.
