Vision of St. Augustine

The Vision of St. Augustine, part of the Barbadori Altarpiece by Filippo Lippi, exemplifies Early renaissance religious painting. Crafted with tempera on wood, it depicts a sacred encounter where St. Augustine envisions the Virgin and Child surrounded by angels, St. Frediano, and St. Augustine himself, creating a harmonious sacra conversazione. The figures flow seamlessly, emphasizing the divine hierarchy and the spiritual event of the coronation. The masterful use of tempera highlights Lippi’s delicate handling of colors and details typical of the period.