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The Penitents: The Temptation of St. Anthony

Herman van Swanevelt

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a forest scene. The scene shows a man in a long robe standing on a path with a staff in one hand, looking at a nude figure. The nude figure is on the left. The man in a robe is on the right. There are trees on both sides of the path. The trees are tall with many branches and leaves. There are some bushes and grass on the ground. The path leads to a body of water on the right. There are rocks and plants near the water. The sky is visible through the trees. The drawing is signed in cursive writing at the bottom. The artist's name and other text are written in cursive on the bottom border. The image is framed by a border around the drawing. The overall style is detailed and realistic. The image depicts a serene forest scene.

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1151 × 893 px
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