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Temptation Collection (#9)

"Temptation: A Journey through the Depths of Desire" In Briton Riviere's "Christ in the Wilderness, " we witness the ultimate test as Christ resists Satan's allure

Background imageTemptation Collection: T as Temptation

T as Temptation
6523624 T as Temptation by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet for big children. H. Simonis Empis, publisher, 1898)

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Temptation of the Magdalene, c. 1616 / 17. Creator: Jacob Jordaens

The Temptation of the Magdalene, c. 1616 / 17. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Temptation of the Magdalene, c. 1616/17

Background imageTemptation Collection: Eve, 1533 / 37. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder

Eve, 1533 / 37. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Eve, 1533/37

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Temptation of Eve, 1535-55. Creator: Jean Mignon

The Temptation of Eve, 1535-55. Creator: Jean Mignon
The Temptation of Eve, 1535-55

Background imageTemptation Collection: Lot and His Daughters. Creator: Georg Pencz

Lot and His Daughters. Creator: Georg Pencz
Lot and His Daughters

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1500-10 (oil on wood)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1500-10 (oil on wood)
FIA5406816 The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1500-10 (oil on wood) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA; Photo eFine Art Images; Netherlandish

Background imageTemptation Collection: Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (copper plate engraving)

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (copper plate engraving)
BAL168975 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (copper plate engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.9 cm; Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
NUL114024 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
XIR159027 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Temptation of St. Anthony, from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)

Temptation of St. Anthony, from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
XIR17679 Temptation of St. Anthony, from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); 265x139 cm; Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Background imageTemptation Collection: representation of sirenes attracting sailors by their singing

representation of sirenes attracting sailors by their singing
GIA4808460 representation of sirenes attracting sailors by their singing. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Joseph fleeing the wife of Putiphar (Potiphar) seeking to seduce 19th century Lithography

Joseph fleeing the wife of Putiphar (Potiphar) seeking to seduce 19th century Lithography
GIA4806907 Joseph fleeing the wife of Putiphar (Potiphar) seeking to seduce 19th century Lithography by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Saint Anthony the Great (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe

Saint Anthony the Great (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe
GIA4748620 Saint Anthony the Great (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe) tempted by the demon. Engraving from " Leben der Heiligen - sommerteil" (The book of the saint)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Fall of Adam. The Demon under the face of a snake

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Fall of Adam. The Demon under the face of a snake
XEE4137879 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Fall of Adam. The Demon under the face of a snake speaks to Eve, and the tent to eat forbidden fruit: Eve falls and also causes Adam to fall

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel

The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel
LRI4602950 The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel, 1481 (fresco) by Botticelli

Background imageTemptation Collection: The original sin - Painting, 1550-1553

The original sin - Painting, 1550-1553
LRI4581032 The original sin - Painting, 1550-1553 by Tintoretto, Domenico Robusti (1560-1635); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageTemptation Collection: The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356

The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356
JLJ4665009 The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356) (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe)

Background imageTemptation Collection: The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356

The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356
LRI4664074 The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356) is subjected to the temptations of the Devil in the form of young women in the desert

Background imageTemptation Collection: The poem of the soul; The evil path. Painting by Anne Francois Louis Janmot (1814-1892)

The poem of the soul; The evil path. Painting by Anne Francois Louis Janmot (1814-1892)
JLJ4663372 The poem of the soul; The evil path. Painting by Anne Francois Louis Janmot (1814-1892), 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 10 X 1, 42m

Background imageTemptation Collection: Etruscan art: 'Ulysses, attached to the mat of his ship

Etruscan art: "Ulysses, attached to the mat of his ship
LRI4659148 Etruscan art: " Ulysses, attached to the mat of his ship, resists the singing of the sirens" Low relief of a sarcophagus of Volterra. 4th-3rd century BC

Background imageTemptation Collection: Tryptic of the Last Judgement: left panel representing Adam and Eve in Paradise

Tryptic of the Last Judgement: left panel representing Adam and Eve in Paradise
LRI4651341 Tryptic of the Last Judgement: left panel representing Adam and Eve in Paradise (the creation of Eve, the temptation of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden)

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Virgin and Child surrounded by six Saints and worshiped by the Marquis of Mantua

The Virgin and Child surrounded by six Saints and worshiped by the Marquis of Mantua
JLJ4683314 The Virgin and Child surrounded by six Saints and worshiped by the Marquis of Mantua, Francois II de Gonzaga (Francesco II Gonzaga) (1466-1519)

Background imageTemptation Collection: La tentation du Christ - The Temptation of Christ - Peinture de Ilya Yefimovich Repin

La tentation du Christ - The Temptation of Christ - Peinture de Ilya Yefimovich Repin
FIA5401645 La tentation du Christ - The Temptation of Christ - Peinture de Ilya Yefimovich Repin (1844-1930), - Oil on canvas, 47x60 - Private Collection by Repin

Background imageTemptation Collection: The music. From a serie of lithographs, 1898

The music. From a serie of lithographs, 1898
LRI4619579 The music. From a serie of lithographs, 1898 by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: La musique Lithographs series by Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony; La Tentation de St, c. 1874 (oil on canvas)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony; La Tentation de St, c. 1874 (oil on canvas)
656822 The Temptation of Saint Anthony; La Tentation de St, c.1874 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 34.1x33.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Paradise Lost, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Paradise Lost, 1867 (oil on canvas)
780743 Paradise Lost, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); 122.6x93.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Paradis Perdu); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageTemptation Collection: Adam and Eve, 1909-1910 (oil on canvas in a contemporary frame)

Adam and Eve, 1909-1910 (oil on canvas in a contemporary frame)
827952 Adam and Eve, 1909-1910 (oil on canvas in a contemporary frame) by Stahl, Friedrich (1863-1940); 108.6x112.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam and Eve. Friedrich Stahl (1863-1940)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Adam and Eve (oil on panel)

Adam and Eve (oil on panel)
3930855 Adam and Eve (oil on panel) by German School, (16th century); 25x35 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; German, out of copyright

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Temptation (engraving)

The Temptation (engraving)
3646475 The Temptation (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temptation. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

Background imageTemptation Collection: On the Verge! (colour litho)

On the Verge! (colour litho)
3648211 On the Verge! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Verge)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Hard-working carpenter (engraving)

Hard-working carpenter (engraving)
3643742 Hard-working carpenter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard-working carpenter)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Temptation of Christ (engraving)

Temptation of Christ (engraving)
5204411 Temptation of Christ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temptation of Christ. Illustration for The Bible Album (Ward and Lock, c 1870)

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Prodigal Son among the Harlots (oil on canvas)

The Prodigal Son among the Harlots (oil on canvas)
6365880 The Prodigal Son among the Harlots (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Usual Easter Tryst: Mephistopheles waiting for a girl to leave a church (colour litho)

The Usual Easter Tryst: Mephistopheles waiting for a girl to leave a church (colour litho)
6001230 The Usual Easter Tryst: Mephistopheles waiting for a girl to leave a church (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Usual Easter Tryst)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Another View of the Mount of Temptation (b / w photo)

Another View of the Mount of Temptation (b / w photo)
5993899 Another View of the Mount of Temptation (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another View of the Mount of Temptation)

Background imageTemptation Collection: 'Mr Standfast'from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

"Mr Standfast"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615824 " Mr Standfast" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Adam and Eve. (engraving, circa 1880)

Adam and Eve. (engraving, circa 1880)
5975520 Adam and Eve. (engraving, circa 1880) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Bible. Old Testament)

Background imageTemptation Collection: The expulsion from Paradise, 1543 (copperplate engraving)

The expulsion from Paradise, 1543 (copperplate engraving)
5058817 The expulsion from Paradise, 1543 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 8.1 x 5.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Background imageTemptation Collection: Djebel-Karantal (b / w photo)

Djebel-Karantal (b / w photo)
5214507 Djebel-Karantal (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Djebel-Karantal)

Background imageTemptation Collection: The Arrested Spear (oil on canvas)

The Arrested Spear (oil on canvas)
PNH371954 The Arrested Spear (oil on canvas) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); 62x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: scene from Parsifal)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Adam and Eve with the snake, 1877 (oil on canvas)

Adam and Eve with the snake, 1877 (oil on canvas)
PNH371953 Adam and Eve with the snake, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); 71x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Background imageTemptation Collection: Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel)

Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel)
1067782 Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 34.9x26.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageTemptation Collection: Bluebeards wife succumbs to temptation and unlocks the forbidden room (chromolitho)

Bluebeards wife succumbs to temptation and unlocks the forbidden room (chromolitho)
1091558 Bluebeards wife succumbs to temptation and unlocks the forbidden room (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Andrew Marvel (engraving)

Andrew Marvel (engraving)
818699 Andrew Marvel (engraving) by Landseer, Charles (1799-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temptation of Andrew Marvel)

Background imageTemptation Collection: Adam and Eve driven from Eden

Adam and Eve driven from Eden
LLM456489 Adam and Eve driven from Eden by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam and Eve driven from Eden)




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"Temptation: A Journey through the Depths of Desire" In Briton Riviere's "Christ in the Wilderness, " we witness the ultimate test as Christ resists Satan's allure. The struggle between good and evil unfolds before our eyes, reminding us of our own battles with temptation. Just like a mouse held away from a mousetrap, we often find ourselves teetering on the edge of indulgence. The tantalizing prospect lures us closer, but will we have the strength to resist? Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights" depicts a world filled with seductive pleasures. It serves as a cautionary tale, warning against succumbing to earthly desires that may lead us astray. Sir Gawain faces his own moment of weakness when tempted by Lady Bercilak in an attempt to challenge his virtue. Will he remain steadfast or give in to desire? In "Convent Thoughts, " we glimpse into the inner turmoil faced by those who have dedicated their lives to spiritual devotion. Even within these sacred walls, temptation finds its way in, testing their commitment. Absinthe, known as "the green fairy, " casts its spell over those seeking escape from reality. Its alluring emerald hue beckons us towards forbidden pleasure and dangerous paths. John William Waterhouse captures the longing gaze of The Lady of Shalott at Lancelot—a forbidden love that tempts her out of isolation and leads her towards tragic consequences. "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" portrays surreal visions tormenting this holy figure—an allegory for battling one's inner demons and resisting temptations that threaten our souls' sanctity. A 1940s-style Navy pin-up girl posing with a vintage Corsair aircraft embodies both desire and danger—temptations that soldiers far from home must confront while fighting for freedom during wartime.