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Mengs - Infant Christ and St Anthony of Padua K080008
Filename: K080008.jpg
Size: 4543 x 5340 (25.5MB)
Date: 26th August 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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Mengs - Infant Christ and St Anthony of Padua K080008
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Infant Christ Appearing to St Anthony of Padua" by Anton Raphael MENGS (1728-79). After treatment. WM 1598-1948
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This stunning painting, titled "The Infant Christ Appearing to St. Anthony of Padua," is a masterpiece by the German artist Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779), currently housed at Apsley House in London. The artwork was created in the late 18th century and is a testament to Mengs' exceptional talent and his deep understanding of religious themes. The painting depicts the moment when St. Anthony of Padua, a renowned Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church, encounters the infant Christ. According to legend, St. Anthony was praying in a forest when the Christ Child appeared before him, holding a lily in one hand and a book in the other. The infant reached out to touch St. Anthony's tongue, which had miraculously grown long and was extended in reverence. Mengs masterfully captures the emotional intensity of this spiritual encounter. The infant Christ, with his serene expression and outstretched hand, exudes an aura of divine grace. St. Anthony, with his eyes closed in devotion, is deeply moved by the encounter, his expression conveying a sense of profound reverence and awe. The use of soft, muted colors and delicate brushwork adds to the painting's ethereal quality, creating a sense of otherworldliness and transcendence. This artwork is a testament to Mengs' exceptional skill as a painter and his deep understanding of religious themes. It is a beautiful and moving representation of the spiritual connection between Christ and St. Anthony, and a reminder of the power of faith and devotion. The painting's preservation and display at Apsley House is a testament to its enduring significance and its place in the history of art.
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