“The Miracle of the Severed Leg (St. Anthony),” created by Frank Mason in 1964, represents the Classical Realism movement and serves as a religious painting. The artwork captures a dramatic moment of divine intervention.
In the artwork, the focal point is St. Anthony, clad in traditional Franciscan robes, standing to the left and gesturing with his right hand. His posture and facial expression convey a sense of authority and divine power. At the center, a group of individuals surrounds a figure lying on a raised platform, who appears to be in distress. The lighting and the detailed expressions on the characters’ faces emphasize their awe and reverence for the miraculous event. The composition, with its rich, warm tones and intricate detailing, underscores the solemnity of the scene, fostering a contemplative atmosphere reflective of the saint’s miraculous act.
