BOTTICELLI, Sandro (b. 1445, Firenze, d. 1510, Firenze) The Temptation of Christ (detail) 1481-85 Fresco Cappella Sistina, Vatican Christ's threefold temptation by the Devil, as described in the Gospel according to Matthew, can be seen in the background of the picture, with the devil disguised as a hermit. At top left, up on the mountain, he is challenging Christ to turn stones into bread. --- Keywords: -------------- Author: BOTTICELLI, Sandro Title: The Temptation of Christ (detail) Time-line: 1451-1500 School: Italian Form: painting Type: religious

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