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The Temptation of St. Anthony

Publisher Published by Nicolas Prévost French
ca. 1560–80
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Temptation of St. Anthony
  • Artist: Anonymous, French, 16th century
  • Publisher: Published by Nicolas Prévost (French, ca. 1535–ca. 1600)
  • Date: ca. 1560–80
  • Medium: Woodcut with hand coloring
  • Dimensions: 14 1/16 x 19 7/16 in. (35.7 x 49.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, by exchange, 2008
  • Object Number: 2008.301
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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