# The Temptation of St Anthony

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## Artwork

- Artist: [RICCI, Sebastiano](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ricci-sebastiano-reccf91a38f3dfb>)
- Date: 1701-1750
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 64 x 99 cm

## Commentary

Ricci treated the subject on several occasions. The present version was executed during his stay in Florence where he was strongly influenced by Alessandro Magnasco, who specialised in such fantastical scenes.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)