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Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink
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Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink
990013 Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); 22x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way. Palma il Giovanne (Jacopo Negretti) ( 1548-1628). Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash. 22 x 26.4cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22620896
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Accessories Anthony Anthony Abbot Black Chalk Brown Ink Brown Wash Centaur Chalk Creature Direction Elder Elderly Adult Gesture Gesturing Guidance Guide Half Beast Half Human Half Man Hand Gesture Hand Movement In Ink Ink Drawing Italian Art Italian Artist Late Sixteenth Century Mannerism Mannerist Mythical Mythical Creature Negretti Old Age Old Man Old Master Drawings Old Men Personal Accessory Pose Posed Posing Saint Anthony Senior Senior Adult St Anthony Stick Talking Using Voice Wash Accessory Giovane Palma Il Giovane Positive Concepts
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This print titled "Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way" by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) transports viewers to a mythical realm where religion and mythology intertwine. The image depicts Saint Anthony Abbot, an elder Christian saint known for his ascetic lifestyle, engaged in conversation with a half-man, half-beast creature known as a centaur. The scene takes place outdoors during daytime, adding to the sense of wonder and mystery. Saint Anthony stands confidently with his walking stick in hand, gesturing towards the centaur as he seeks guidance. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of black chalk and pen that brings this fantastical encounter to life. Palma Il Giovane's mastery of ink drawing is showcased through intricate lines and shading techniques using brown wash. This 16th-century Italian artist captures the essence of both human and mythological figures with great skill. The composition exudes a sense of wisdom and reverence as these two beings engage in dialogue. It serves as a reminder that even saints seek guidance at times, regardless of their spiritual stature. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only the artistic brilliance but also explore themes such as faith, curiosity, and our innate desire for knowledge beyond what we can comprehend.
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