The Calling of Saint Anthony

Aertgen Claesz, called Aertgen van Leyden (c. 1498–1564), Leiden, c. 1530, oil on panel

This many-sided composition represents the moment when the wealthy Anthony, standing at right, answers the priest’s call during his sermon to give away all his worldly possessions. In the right background Anthony is distributing bread to the poor. The lifelike fly on the white cap of the woman at front is an illusionistic joke by the painter.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-1691
  • Dimensionsheight 132.5 cm x width 96.3 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel