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Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) by Juseppe de Ribera
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Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) by Juseppe de Ribera
Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231). Portuguese friar of Franciscan Order. Painting by Juseppe de Ribera (1591-1652). Spanish painter. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019
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Saint Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese friar of the Franciscan Order, is depicted in this striking 17th-century painting by the renowned Spanish artist Jusepe de Ribera. Born in 1195, Anthony is known for his profound faith and devotion to the Catholic Church. In this painting, he is shown in a contemplative moment, kneeling before the Christ Child, surrounded by cherubs and angels. The influence of the Tenebrist style, popular during the Baroque period, is evident in the dramatic use of light and shadow, with the figure of Saint Anthony standing out against the dark background. Anthony's Franciscan habit and the simple cell in the background add to the monastic and medieval atmosphere of the scene. The painting, which is housed in the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid, Spain, is a testament to the enduring influence of European art and religious history. Saint Anthony of Padua, who is also known as the "Finder of Lost Things," is a beloved figure in both Portugal and Spain, where he is revered as the patron saint of lost things, travelers, and animals. This painting, created by the masterful hand of Jusepe de Ribera, invites us to reflect on the deep spiritual connection between Saint Anthony and the Christ Child, as well as the importance of faith and devotion in our own lives. The young boy in the painting, who gazes up at the saint in wonder, may represent the curiosity and awe that we all feel when encountering the mysteries of faith and the beauty of art.
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