The Temptation of St. Anthony
Artist
Jacques Callot
(French, 1592 - 1635)
Date1635
MediumEtching on paper
DimensionsFramed: 21 5/8 x 24 3/4 x 1 inches (54.93 x 62.87 x 2.54 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Dan Welling
Object number2010.4
Signedbottom left
Jac. Callot Inven et fe
InscribedExtensive latin inscription beneath image
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionSaint Anthony (at bottom right) raises a cross to protect himself from demons that attack him. In the sky above is an enormous demon surrounded by numerous smaller devils.Exhibition History[No known exhibitions at this time]
Purchased from Christopher Filley Antiques, Kansas City, MO, by Dr. Daniel J. Welling (b. 1937), Kansas City, MO, by February 16, 2010 [1];
Given by Dr. Daniel J. Welling to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2010.
NOTES:
[1] Dr. Daniel J. Welling, Kansas City, MO, sent a Deed of Gift including this work to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, on February 16, 2010. It was acquisitioned on March 15, 2010.
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