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The visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul the hermit. Detail of the visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul from the Isenheim altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on wood)
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The visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul the hermit. Detail of the visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul from the Isenheim altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on wood)
898688 The visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul the hermit. Detail of the visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul from the Isenheim altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on wood) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Issenheim altarpiece. Second opening. Visit of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul hermit.)
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail from Matthias Grunewald's Isenheim altarpiece, depicting "The visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul the hermit". Painted between 1512 and 1516, this oil on wood masterpiece is housed in the Musee d'Unterlinden in Colmar, France. In this particular scene, we witness the meeting of two revered saints - Saint Anthony and Saint Paul. The composition exudes an aura of spiritual intensity as these holy figures come together. Both men are depicted as aged hermits, their weathered faces reflecting a lifetime devoted to contemplation and solitude. Saint Anthony stands before his fellow saint with humility and reverence. His eyes are filled with admiration for the wisdom that emanates from Saint Paul. The painting beautifully captures their connection through subtle gestures - a gentle touch on the shoulder and an exchange of words that transcend earthly boundaries. Grunewald's masterful use of light adds depth and dimension to this profound encounter. Shadows dance across their wrinkled skin while rays of divine illumination bathe them in heavenly radiance. "The visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul" reminds us of the power found in human connection, even amidst isolation. It serves as a testament to faith, resilience, and the transformative nature of spiritual encounters. As we gaze upon this remarkable print, we are transported back in time; invited into a sacred moment where two souls unite in search for enlightenment beyond mortal existence.
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