The Temptation of Saint Anthony is a (circa) 1650 painting by the Flemish artist Joos van Craesbeeck.

[2] Artists and authors have long represented the temptation of St. Anthony in their art.

Many homages to Bosch's Triptych of the Temptation of St. Anthony were made, of which Craesbeeck clearly draws inspiration.

A large screaming head dominates the painting, spewing forth many devils as a metaphor for evil thoughts given physical form.

St. Anthony is seen in the front of the painting, sitting in a shelter and holding the Scriptures to fortify himself.