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St. Augustine in his Study
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St. Augustine in his Study
This fresco, painted by Sandro Botticelli in 1480, in the Church of the Ognissanti in Florence, is one of a pair depicting two of the Doctors of the Church of the 4thh century AD. The second fresco (by Ghirlandio), is of St. Jerome in his study. As with St. Jerome, St Augustine of Hippo (AD 354-430) sits surrounded by scholarly books and instruments, arrested in the act of writing. At this time the Church Fathers were involved in the transition from the beliefs and practices of the classical world to world of Christendom. Drawing on the philosophy of Plato and the doctrines of Cicero, the work of Augustine at this critical period gave the church a systemised body of thought, defining its ideals and purpose. His book the City of God dominated Christian thought for centuries and influenced Thomas Aquinas, Grotius and Dante
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This print captures the essence of St. Augustine in his Study, a masterpiece painted by Sandro Botticelli in 1480. Located in the Church of the Ognissanti in Florence, this fresco is part of a pair depicting two influential Doctors of the Church from the 4th century AD. In this artwork, we see St. Augustine surrounded by an array of scholarly books and instruments, engrossed in writing. The scene perfectly encapsulates a critical period when the Church Fathers were navigating the transition from classical beliefs to Christendom. Drawing inspiration from Plato's philosophy and Cicero's doctrines, St. Augustine played a pivotal role during this time by providing Christianity with a systematic body of thought that defined its ideals and purpose. His renowned book, "The City of God" became an enduring influence on Christian thought for centuries to come. Notably, St. Augustine's work also left an indelible mark on prominent figures such as Thomas Aquinas, Grotius, and Dante. It shaped their moral theology and philosophical perspectives. Sheila Terry skillfully captures this profound moment through her lens, inviting us to reflect upon the significant contributions made by St. Augustine towards shaping Christian doctrine and understanding during one of history's most transformative periods.
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