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Detail of the village on fire, from the cenral panel of the Temptation of St. Anthony
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Detail of the village on fire, from the cenral panel of the Temptation of St. Anthony
XIR476059 Detail of the village on fire, from the cenral panel of the Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Tentation de Saint Antoine, panneau central. Detail: village en flammes.
Detail of 59834 & 821.); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 12910247
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Ablaze Anthony Blaze Creature Creatures Hell Nightmare St Anthony Temptation Triptych Flames
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This print captures a haunting detail from the central panel of Hieronymus Bosch's "Temptation of St. Anthony". The intense scene depicts a village consumed by flames, engulfed in an inferno that seems to have emerged straight from the depths of hell. The artist's mastery is evident in his ability to convey the terror and chaos that accompanies such a catastrophic event. The village, once serene and idyllic, now stands as a nightmarish vision of destruction. Each house becomes kindling for the blaze, with billowing smoke rising ominously into the sky. As we gaze upon this image, we can almost feel the heat radiating from the burning structures. In this fiery landscape, strange and grotesque creatures emerge from their hiding places - perhaps embodiments of evil or tormentors sent to exacerbate St. Anthony's temptation. They lurk amidst the chaos, adding an eerie touch to an already unsettling composition. Bosch's attention to detail is remarkable; every brushstroke contributes to creating an atmosphere filled with despair and anguish. This particular moment captured within the triptych serves as a reminder of humanity's vulnerability and our constant battle against forces beyond our control. As we contemplate this image, it transports us into Bosch's vivid imagination where reality merges with nightmares. It reminds us that even in moments of darkness and devastation, there is beauty in artistic expression that allows us to confront our fears and explore profound themes through visual storytelling.
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