Sint-Antonius
c. 1521
Lucas van Leyden, a Dutch prodigy who started engraving at age nine, captures Saint Anthony the Great here in a moment of quiet study amidst the wilderness. Notice the pig nudging at his robes and the bell hanging from the wooden post—these are classic symbols of the saint, referencing the Antonine monks who were granted the unique right to let their pigs roam freely through towns to forage. The intricate cross-hatching creates an incredible sense of texture in the heavy, flowing robes and the rocky landscape, showcasing the masterful detail typical of the Northern Renaissance.
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