St. Augustine Departing for Milan (detail)

St. Augustine Departing for Milan (detail) by Benozzo Gozzoli
Artist
Benozzo Gozzoli
Date
1464 - 1465
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Sant'Agostino Church
"St. Augustine Departing for Milan (detail)" is a compelling example of an Religious painting from the Early renaissance period. Likely a fresco, it captures the moment of St. Augustine's departure, emphasizing spiritual and historical themes central to Catholic theology. The painting's detailed portrayal reflects the era's artistic focus on realism and human emotion. St. Augustine, a key figure in Christianity, symbolizes the theology and teachings embraced by the Latin Church, the largest autonomous church within the Catholic system that shares full communion with the pope.

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