Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Temptation of St. Anthony


Pencil, woodcut, watercolor on paper. St. Anthony was an early desert ascetic (the originator of the monastic movement) who was beset with temptations. His desire was to go into the desert, free himself from the distractions of the world and do battle with the devil. So, here's an episode in his struggle.

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