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Saint Ambrose, c. 1796-1799 (oil on canvas)
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Saint Ambrose, c. 1796-1799 (oil on canvas)
499754 Saint Ambrose, c.1796-1799 (oil on canvas)
by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 148.7x225.3 (framed) 190x113 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This work belongs to a series depicting Ambrose, Jerome, Augustine, and Gregory, key figures of early Catholicism. Saint Ambrose (c.340-391), the bishop of Milan, resolved important theological conflicts within the Church and worked effectively with advocates of Roman paganism.
The low viewpoint and large scale suggest that this painting hung high on the wall of a religious institution, but its original location remains unknown. In the late 1700s, Spain expelled all
the Jesuits and sparked a transformation of the Church. Many of these reformers turned back to early Church history for inspiration, and Saint Ambrose was probably commissioned by one of these new organizations.); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 22670616
© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund / Bridgeman Images
01st Bishop Ecclesiastical Robes Mitre Quill Heavenward
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This print showcases Francisco Goya's masterpiece, "Saint Ambrose" created between 1796 and 1799. The oil on canvas painting depicts Saint Ambrose, a significant figure in early Catholicism and the bishop of Milan from around 340 to 391. Known for his resolution of theological conflicts within the Church and collaboration with Roman pagans, Saint Ambrose played a crucial role in shaping Christianity. The photograph captures the grandeur of this artwork, framed at an impressive size of 148.7x225.3 cm. Its low viewpoint suggests that it once adorned the walls of a religious institution, although its original location remains unknown. During Spain's transformative period in the late 1700s when Jesuits were expelled and Church reformers sought inspiration from early Christian history, this painting likely found its commission among these new organizations. Goya's attention to detail is evident as he portrays Saint Ambrose donning ecclesiastical robes while engrossed in writing with a quill pen. The saint's expression reflects his heavenly devotion and wisdom as he gazes heavenward. Now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this remarkable piece invites viewers to delve into centuries-old religious history through Goya's masterful brushstrokes. With its rich symbolism and historical significance, "Saint Ambrose" continues to captivate audiences worldwide as an enduring testament to faith and artistry.
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