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The Temptation of Saint Anthony [first version]

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image contains chaotic and intertwining lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. The elements include figures on horseback, winged creatures, and beings in dramatic poses. The arrangement suggests a scene of epic struggle.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1617, printed later
Medium
etching [from a cut and damaged plate] on two sheets of laid paper pasted together
Dimensions
5248 × 3736 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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