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Baroque : The Temptation of Saint Anthony par Craesbeeck
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Baroque : The Temptation of Saint Anthony par Craesbeeck
FIA5406126 Baroque : The Temptation of Saint Anthony par Craesbeeck, Joos (Josse) van (1605/06-ca 1660), c. 1650. Oil on canvas. Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe by Craesbeeck, Joos van (c.1605-c.61); Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany; Photo eFine Art Images; Flemish, out of copyright
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Barrel Disorder Madness Mouth Pitcher Rowboat Saint Anthony Santo Temptation The Good And The Evil Belgium Belgian Fictional Character Flemish Art Monster Several People
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This print showcases the mesmerizing artwork titled "Baroque: The Temptation of Saint Anthony" by Joos van Craesbeeck. Painted around 1650, this oil on canvas masterpiece is currently housed in the Kunsthalle museum in Karlsruhe, Germany. The painting depicts a biblical scene from the story of Saint Anthony, who was known for his resistance against temptation. In this particular moment, he finds himself surrounded by various elements symbolizing both good and evil. A barrel represents indulgence and excess while several people rowing a boat across a lake signify transport and movement. The artist skillfully captures the struggle between virtue and vice through intricate details such as the facial expressions of those surrounding Saint Anthony. A sense of disorder and madness is conveyed through fictional characters like monsters lurking in the background. Nature plays an important role as well, with trees representing growth and life while birds soaring above suggest freedom or spiritual enlightenment. A pitcher nearby may allude to sustenance or nourishment for one's soul. Overall, this painting serves as an allegory for human nature's constant battle between righteousness and temptation. Van Craesbeeck's mastery shines through every brushstroke, making it a true gem within Flemish art history.
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