velazquez saints anthony abbot paul hermit Dimensions (inches):69 x 50" one of the painter's

one of the painter's

the usual forms and brushstrokes of the artist are not identified

The Italian painting

Originally conceived for the cover of the German magazine Die Dame

velazquez saints anthony abbot paul hermit Dimensions (inches):69 x 50" one of the painter'sThe painting depicts three episodes from the Golden Legend by Santiago de la Vorgine (12301298), focusing on Saint Anthony Abbot and Saint Paul the Hermit. At the center, the two saints meet in a rocky landscapeAnthony dressed in brown and Paul in whitewhile a raven descends carrying the bread that symbolizes divine providence. On either side, Velzquez includes two complementary scenes: on the left, the burial of Saint Paul assisted by a lion; on the