Savoldo’s painting represents Anthony’s constant struggle in great artistic detail and is a painting that brings those struggles to life. In the bottom left portion of this painting St. Anthony’s hands are clasped in prayer as he moves to a pastoral land where light shines in. He seems to have escaped yet the emotions on his face depict a fear or uncertainty that he will be unable to escape the torments completely. In the middle upper part of the painting a cave dwelling ape creature points a spear towards St. Anthony. This could represent the inescapable reality that St. Anthony will never truly be free of these demons and creatures. In the background of the left portion of the painting Savoldo uses atmospheric perspective to create depth to the painting. In the distance, behind St. Anthony, there is a monastery. This monastery is said to be a reminder that St. Anthony is the father
Savoldo’s painting represents Anthony’s constant struggle in great artistic detail and is a painting that brings those struggles to life. In the bottom left portion of this painting St. Anthony’s hands are clasped in prayer as he moves to a pastoral land where light shines in. He seems to have escaped yet the emotions on his face depict a fear or uncertainty that he will be unable to escape the torments completely. In the middle upper part of the painting a cave dwelling ape creature points a spear towards St. Anthony. This could represent the inescapable reality that St. Anthony will never truly be free of these demons and creatures. In the background of the left portion of the painting Savoldo uses atmospheric perspective to create depth to the painting. In the distance, behind St. Anthony, there is a monastery. This monastery is said to be a reminder that St. Anthony is the father