Saints Augustin and Francis, a Bishop Saint, and Saint Benedict
- Artist
- Filippo Lippi
- Date
- c.1452 - c.1464
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
This painting titled 'Saints Augustin and Francis, a Bishop Saint, and Saint Benedict' exemplifies the spiritual depth of religious painting from the Early renaissance period. Rendered in vibrant wood panel, it employs tempera techniques to achieve luminous, durable colors. The depiction of these canonized saints highlights their significant roles in Catholic theology, where all saints enjoy the beatific vision. While some saints appear in the General Roman Calendar, others hold localized reverence. This work encapsulates the church’s veneration of figures like Saint Augustine, Saint Francis, and Saint Benedict, emphasizing their enduring spiritual influence.
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