David Teniers II (1610-1690): The Temptation of Saint Anthony of Egypt
Oil on copper, 54 x 76 cm
Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Teniers was a multifaceted artist and also the founder of the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Here we see a frightening scene taking place in a cave. Saint Anthony, a monk who led a reclusive life, is shown being seduced by a beautiful lady and harassed by all sorts of monsters who represent evil.