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St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes 251-356. Egyptian aesthetic: Father of Christian
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St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes 251-356. Egyptian aesthetic: Father of Christian
St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes 251-356. Egyptian aesthetic: Father of Christian monasticism: Patron saint of herdsmen. Here with his emblem, a pig, being appealed to by victim of St Anthonys Fire (gangrenous ergotism). Halo a symbol of holiness and that power of healing emanates from God. Woodcut from Hans van Gersdorff Veldt Boeck van den Chirugia Scheel-Hans, Amsterdam, 1593. Woodcuts from 1517 Strasbourg edition. Ergot poisoning caused by eating flour from grain contaminated with ergot fungus (Claviceps purpurea). Rye particularly susceptible, especially in wet seasons
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1593 Agriculture Amsterdam Anthony Antony Caused Christian Cross Eating Edition Egyptian Emblem Epidemic Father Fire Flour Fungus Grain Great Halo Hans Healing Medicine Patron Poisoning Power Saint Seasons Strasbourg Symbol Thebes Victim Woodcut Woodcuts 1517 Aesthetic Appealed Contaminated Ergot Gangrenous Gersdorff Herdsmen Holiness Monasticism Purpurea Susceptible Veldt
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This print showcases St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes, a prominent figure in Christian history. Known as the Father of Christian monasticism and revered as a patron saint of herdsmen, St Anthony is depicted here with his emblem, a pig. The image captures a poignant moment where he is being appealed to by a victim suffering from St Anthony's Fire, also known as gangrenous ergotism. The woodcut, dating back to 1593 and originating from Amsterdam's Hans van Gersdorff Veldt Boeck van den Chirugia Scheel-Hans publication, beautifully portrays the Egyptian aesthetic prevalent during that era. With his halo symbolizing holiness and divine power of healing emanating from God, St Anthony exudes an aura of spiritual significance. The composition serves as a reminder of the devastating effects caused by ergot poisoning resulting from consuming flour contaminated with Claviceps purpurea fungus. Rye crops were particularly susceptible to this phenomenon, especially during wet seasons. This epidemic had severe consequences on agriculture and public health. Through this remarkable woodcut print, we are transported back in time to witness both the religious devotion associated with St Anthony's veneration and the medical challenges faced by communities centuries ago. It stands as an enduring testament to faith, resilience against adversity, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge in medicine throughout history.
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