The Temptation of Christ
1518
16th Century
6 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. (17.1 x 13 cm)
Lucas Van Leyden,
Dutch,
(1494–1533)
Object Type:
PRINTS
Creation Place:
Europe
Medium and Support:
Engraving
Accession Number:
78-G-801
Label from “Between Heaven and Hades: Journeys in Renaissance and Baroque Prints”, La Salle University Art Museum, September 13 - December 15, 2017:
While Christ fasts for 40 days in the desert, the devil visits him. Satan flatters Christ and attempts to convince him to reveal his supernatural powers, to entice him to forsake his difficult task. Here, the devil tempts Christ to break his fast by turning stone into bread.
Current Location:
In Storage
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