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St. Anthony Preaching to the Fish, c. 1580 (oil on canvas)
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St. Anthony Preaching to the Fish, c. 1580 (oil on canvas)
XIR210247 St. Anthony Preaching to the Fish, c.1580 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Predication de Saint Antoine aux Poissons; ); Italian, out of copyright
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Cliff Clifftop Doctor Of The Church Franciscan Monk Preacher Sermon
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St. Anthony Preaching to the Fish - A Sermon on the Clifftop
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. In this oil painting by Veronese, we are transported to a clifftop overlooking a breathtaking seascape. The scene depicts St. Anthony of Padua, a revered Franciscan monk and Doctor of the Church, delivering an extraordinary sermon not to his fellow humans but rather to an attentive audience of fish. The composition is filled with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring this miraculous moment to life. St. Anthony stands tall in his brown habit, his face illuminated by divine light as he passionately addresses the aquatic congregation before him. The fish, ranging from small minnows to majestic sea creatures, gather around him in perfect harmony. Veronese's masterful brushwork captures both the awe-inspiring power of nature and the spiritual significance of this encounter between man and animal. As viewers, we cannot help but be drawn into this mystical event unfolding before our eyes. This remarkable artwork now resides in Galleria Borghese in Rome, Italy—a fitting home for such a profound piece that showcases Veronese's artistic genius and pays homage to one of Christianity's most beloved saints. "St. Anthony Preaching to the Fish" serves as a reminder that faith knows no boundaries or limitations—it can touch even those who reside beneath the waves—and it invites us all to contemplate our own connection with nature and spirituality.
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