The Temptation of Saint Anthony
Medium
Engraving in black on cream laid paper
Dimensions
Sheet, trimmed within plate mark: 50 × 32.8 cm (19 11/16 × 12 15/16 in.)
Classification
prints and drawing
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
263712
About the Artist
Agostino Carracci · 1557–1602
Agostino left his profession as a tailor to become an artist. His earliest works were engravings, which was an extremely profitable practice and he was famed for having attained new heights of perfection. He was also a skilled painter and collaborated with his famous relations on various commisions. Comment on works: Religious; Portraits.