The Temptation of Saint Anthony

Details

Matheus van Helmont (Antwerp 1623-1679 Brussels)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony
signed 'M V Hellemont F' (lower left)
oil on panel
25.1 x 18.6 cm.

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Lot Essay

The same juxtaposition of Saint Anthony with a temptress behind him can be found in a painting by David Teniers II (see M. Klinge, David Teniers de Jonge. Schilderijen - Tekeningen, Antwerpen, 1991, p. 46, illustrated).

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