Kimbell Art Museum

The Kimbell Art Museum prominently features Michelangelo's earliest known painting, 'The Torment of Saint Anthony.' Located in the south gallery of the Kahn Building, the artwork demonstrates the Renaissance master's early artistic exploration of demon figures inspired by aquatic life.

Viewers expressed widespread amazement and humor when reacting to the featured masterpiece, particularly astounded by the dark imagery created when Michelangelo was only 12 years old. Comments varied from reflecting on the intense historical context of the piece to making playful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles jokes.