{"product_id":"the-torment-of-saint-anthony-michelangelo-buonarroti","title":"The Torment of Saint Anthony - Michelangelo Buonarroti","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early work by Michelangelo, depicting the temptation of Saint Anthony by a group of grotesque demons, inspired by a print by Martin Schongauer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early work, attributed to a young Michelangelo, depicts the desert temptation of Saint Anthony the Great. The composition draws inspiration from a print by Martin Schongauer, yet the artist introduces a distinct sense of movement and physical weight to the figures. Saint Anthony is shown suspended in mid-air, surrounded by a chaotic assembly of grotesque demons that pull at his robes and limbs. The creatures exhibit a variety of hybrid forms, incorporating features of fish, birds, and mammals, which reflect the imaginative visual language common in Northern European prints of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a calm, expansive view of a river valley, which contrasts with the frenetic activity occurring in the foreground. This juxtaposition creates a clear separation between the spiritual struggle of the saint and the mundane world below. The painting demonstrates the artist's early engagement with the technical challenges of oil and tempera media, as well as his interest in the human figure under duress. The demons are rendered with a focus on anatomical detail, even within their monstrous forms, suggesting the early development of the artist's lifelong preoccupation with the muscular body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by the Kimbell Art Museum in 2009, this panel provides a rare glimpse into the formative years of one of the most influential figures in Western art history. It shows the artist working within the tradition of his predecessors while beginning to refine his own approach to narrative and form. The work remains a subject of study for its technical execution and its place within the broader context of late fifteenth-century Italian painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/saint-anthony-tempted-by-demons-arthur-pond\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSaint Anthony Tempted by Demons - Arthur Pond — Arthur Pond\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-punishment-of-haman-michelangelo-buonarroti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Punishment of Haman - Michelangelo Buonarroti — Michelangelo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michelangelo Buonarroti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113609331023,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113626665295,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113626698063,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113626730831,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113626763599,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113626796367,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113626829135,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113626861903,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113626894671,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113626927439,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113626960207,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113626992975,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Torment-of-Saint-Anthony_Poster_CompositorV1_1791923262386.jpg?v=1791923411","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-torment-of-saint-anthony-michelangelo-buonarroti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}