Saint Anthony and Two Temptresses

Odilon Redon, 1896–1900

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with a figure on the cross and another figure nearby. The drawing is done using bold and expressive lines. The figure on the left is depicted with arms raised, nailed to a cross, with the suggestion of a crown of thorns resting above the forehead. The second figure is shown standing with a somber expression, draped with a robe or veil that flows to the ground. Another smaller figure is shown at the feet of the standing figure. The minimal lines create a dramatic impact, emphasizing the gravity of the scene.
Artist
Odilon Redon
Date
1896–1900
Type
Drawing
Medium
brush and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
23.81 × 28.89 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with a figure on the cross and another figure nearby. The drawing is done using bold and expressive lines. The figure on the left is depicted with arms raised, nailed to a cross, with the suggestion of a crown of thorns resting above the forehead. The second figure is shown standing with a somber expression, draped with a robe or veil that flows to the ground. Another smaller figure is shown at the feet of the standing figure. The minimal lines create a dramatic impact, emphasizing the gravity of the scene.

Odilon Redon