St. Augustine

'St. Augustine' is a religious painting by the Early Renaissance artist, Piero della Francesca. The work captures the serene humanism and detailed geometric forms indicative of della Francesca's style. This painting, completed in oil on panel, features Saint Augustine in scholarly attire, epitomizing the artist's dexterity in the use of perspective. As one of the significant works of della Francesca, 'St. Augustine' embodies the rich confluence of art and mathematics that characterizes his paintings, contributing significantly to the Early Renaissance movement. The painting sits alongside other noted works like 'The History of the True Cross', illuminating the profundity of religious painting and the mastery of oil painting during this period.