THE TEMPTATION OF ST. ANTHONY, A. Carrier - Belleuse, France 19th century
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Description
At the monk's feet rests a pig. According to some interpreters of iconography - a symbol of the defeated demon, shown through an unclean creature
Albert Carrier - Belleuse (1824-1887) - French sculptor, officially supported by Napoleon III. Teacher of many outstanding artists, e.g. Auguste Rodin and Alexandre Falguiere. His works gained international recognition. Today they can be seen in many distinguished cultural institutions, such as: Musée d'Orsay and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
France, 19th century
Terracotta.
Dimensions: 69cm x 37cm x 30cm.
Condition: damage visible in the photos.