Saint Anthony Finds the Hermit Saint Paul Dead in the Arms of Angels, 1582. Creator: Bernardino Passeri

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Saint Anthony Finds the Hermit Saint Paul Dead in the Arms of Angels, 1582. Creator: Bernardino Passeri

Saint Anthony Finds the Hermit Saint Paul Dead in the Arms of Angels, 1582

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1580s Dead Etching And Engraving Hermit Saint Anthony Saint Paul St Anthony St Paul Santo

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is a poignant and deeply moving etching and engraving by the 16th century Italian artist, Bernardino Passeri, created around the 1580s. This masterpiece, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the United States, depicts a scene from Christian mythology that tells the story of Saint Anthony's encounter with the hermit Saint Paul, who had lived as a hermit in the desert for over 100 years. In the print, Saint Anthony, dressed in the traditional Franciscan habit, is shown kneeling before the lifeless body of Saint Paul, who lies in the desert landscape, surrounded by angels. The hermit saint, clad in a simple brown robe and with a long white beard, appears serene and at peace, as the angels tenderly cradle his body and prepare it for burial. The stark contrast between the vibrant, ethereal angels and the desolate desert landscape adds to the emotional impact of the scene, highlighting the transient nature of life and the enduring power of faith. Bernardino Passeri's masterful use of line and tone creates a sense of depth and texture, bringing the scene to life in a way that invites the viewer to contemplate the themes of death, faith, and the passage of time. The black and white medium further enhances the print's emotional resonance, creating a timeless and hauntingly beautiful work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers today. This print is a testament to the enduring power of religious art and the role it plays in preserving and transmitting the cultural heritage of humanity. It serves as a reminder of the universal human experience of loss and the comfort and solace that can be found in faith and the belief in an afterlife. The "Saint Anthony Finds the Hermit Saint Paul Dead in the Arms of Angels" by Bernardino Passeri is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, religion, or the human condition.

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