The temptation of Saint Anthony

The Temptation of Saint Anthony is a painting created by Jan Brueghel the Elder between 1620 and 1630. It is housed in the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe. The painting measures 0.835 meters in width and 0.544 meters in height.

The artwork depicts a nocturnal scene dominated by a rocky landscape with a fire raging in the background. In the foreground, a group of figures, including Saint Anthony, are gathered around a table under a tree. The figures are a mix of humans and grotesque, demonic creatures. The scene is filled with a variety of animals, including a lion, a fox, and a raven. The overall atmosphere is dark and chaotic, reflecting the temptations faced by Saint Anthony.