Figurative representation of a scene from the hagiography of St. Anthony.
Satan, seeing the ascetic life of a hermit, decided to put his endurance to the test. He tempted the man with visions of worldly pleasures.
A pig is resting at the monk's feet. According to some interpreters of iconography - a symbol of a defeated demon, shown by an unclean creature.
Albert Carrier - Belleuse (1824-1887) - French sculptor, officially supported by Napoleon III. A teacher of many great artists, such as Auguste Rodin or Alexandre Falguiere. His works gained international recognition. Today they can be seen in many eminent cultural institutions, such as: Musé e d'Orsay and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
France, 19th century
Terracotta.
Dimensions: 69cm x 37cm x 30cm.
Preservation condition: damage visible in the photos/ span>
