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Mengs - Infant Christ and St Anthony of Padua K080008
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Infant Christ Appearing to St Anthony of Padua" by Anton Raphael MENGS (1728-79). After treatment. WM 1598-1948
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating artwork "The Infant Christ Appearing to St. Anthony of Padua" by renowned artist Anton Raphael Mengs. This masterpiece, held at Apsley House in London, showcases the tender moment between the young Christ and St. Anthony of Padua, as depicted in this beautifully restored painting from Historic England. Add a touch of timeless elegance and spirituality to your correspondence with this stunning card design.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning painting, titled "The Infant Christ Appearing to St. Anthony of Padua," is a masterpiece by the German artist Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779), currently housed at Apsley House in London. The artwork was created in the late 18th century and is a testament to Mengs' exceptional talent and his deep understanding of religious themes. The painting depicts the moment when St. Anthony of Padua, a renowned Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church, encounters the infant Christ. According to legend, St. Anthony was praying in a forest when the Christ Child appeared before him, holding a lily in one hand and a book in the other. The infant reached out to touch St. Anthony's tongue, which had miraculously grown long and was extended in reverence. Mengs masterfully captures the emotional intensity of this spiritual encounter. The infant Christ, with his serene expression and outstretched hand, exudes an aura of divine grace. St. Anthony, with his eyes closed in devotion, is deeply moved by the encounter, his expression conveying a sense of profound reverence and awe. The use of soft, muted colors and delicate brushwork adds to the painting's ethereal quality, creating a sense of otherworldliness and transcendence. This artwork is a testament to Mengs' exceptional skill as a painter and his deep understanding of religious themes. It is a beautiful and moving representation of the spiritual connection between Christ and St. Anthony, and a reminder of the power of faith and devotion. The painting's preservation and display at Apsley House is a testament to its enduring significance and its place in the history of art.
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