The Temptation of St Anthony
James Lang

160cm x 160cm | Acrylic, Wood dust on canvas This painting focuses on the spiritual resilience of 4th-century Egyptian Saint Anthony as he resists a series of temptations during prayer in the desert.

He is shown as a small, calm figure positioned beneath the towering legs of a demon, emphasizing the scale of the forces against him and his inner peace in contrast. The rough, layered textures reference the damaged surfaces of medieval wall paintings, connecting the subject matter to historical religious art and its endurance over time.

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