Christ Tempted by the Devil

John Ritto Penniman, Christ Tempted by the Devil, 1818, oil on wood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. George Viault, 1970.184
John Ritto Penniman, Christ Tempted by the Devil, 1818, oil on wood, 23 5⁄8 x 32 in. (81.4 x 59.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. George Viault, 1970.184
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Artwork Details

Title
Christ Tempted by the Devil
Artist
Date
1818
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
23 5⁄8 x 32 in. (81.4 x 59.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George Viault
Mediums Description
oil on wood
Classifications
Subjects
  • Religion — New Testament — Christ
  • Landscape — rocks
  • State of being — evil — temptation
  • Landscape — town
  • Religion — angel
  • Religion — Satan
Object Number
1970.184
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1970.184

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