Vatican Pinacoteca, Rome, Italy
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Augustine: Saint Augustine Baptized by Saint Ambrose, This image shows the baptism of St. Augustine. Here, St. Augustine is baptised by St. Ambrose, while others watch nearby on either side. St. Monica kneels on the right, and behind her are Augustine's friend Alipius (who looks to be next in line for baptism) and Alipius' son Adeodatus. To the left are St. Ambrose and others wearing church vestments. The scene is set inside a church., 1415
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0104; Public Notes:
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Augustine: The Saint Gives the Rule to his Followers, This image shows St. Augustine giving the rule to his monks. He is seen under a baldachin and standing. He wears the vestments of a bishop. With one hand, he helps hold the book (his monastic rule) and gives the sign of blessing with the other hand. The monks gather around him and help him hold the book., 1415
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0103; Public Notes:
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Augustine: The Saint Taken to School by Saint Monica, This image shows the scene in the life of St. Augustine in which St. Monica takes him to school. Here, St. Monica is presenting him to the teacher, who receives him. Behind a long desk, pupils read and discuss books., 1415
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0106; Public Notes:
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Augustine: The Saint Teaching Theology, This image shows St. Augustine teaching theology to a group of men. He stands at a desk with a book, with an open cabinet of books behind him. The men are seated in rows, listening to and engaging with him., 1415
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0105; Public Notes:
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