St. Anthony the Great or Abbot Anthony, he is from Upper Egypt. After the death of his parents, Antony retired to the desert.
Paul the Hermit, or Paul of Theban, the first Egyptian desert, who dwelt in the environs of Thebes.
Both Christian saints are known as great hermits. Although they are both from wealthy families, they both left their father’s house to lead a lonely and charitable life.
Related Paintings 
Saints Antoine et Paul – Diego Velazquez 
The Temptation of St. Anthony the Great 
Saint Anthony by Hieronymus Bosch 
San Antonio y San Pablo – Diego Velásquez 
The altar of St. Anthony. The central part of the triptych is Hieronymus Bosch 
Bloody Joseph’s cloak brings Jacob by Diego Velasquez 
Mercury and Argus by Diego Velasquez 
Queen Maria-Anna of Austria by Diego Velasquez
Saints Antoine et Paul – Diego Velazquez The Temptation of St. Anthony the Great Saint Anthony by Hieronymus Bosch San Antonio y San Pablo – Diego Velásquez The altar of St. Anthony. The central part of the triptych is Hieronymus Bosch Bloody Joseph’s cloak brings Jacob by Diego Velasquez Mercury and Argus by Diego Velasquez Queen Maria-Anna of Austria by Diego Velasquez