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St. Augustine in his Cell, c. 1480 (fresco) (detail of 29143)
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St. Augustine in his Cell, c. 1480 (fresco) (detail of 29143)
XIR228249 St. Augustine in his Cell, c.1480 (fresco) (detail of 29143) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Ognissanti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: The book behind Augustines head opened to display a page of Pythagorean mathematics; to the right of the painting is an astrolabe for observing celestial bodies; to the left (out of sight in this detail) is an armillary sphere which is a model of celestial movement. Augustines concentrated gaze is directed upon the celestial movement. A spherical brass book stud has been placed so that it becomes into the orbit of Augustines halo; Pythagorean Music of the Spheres; ); Italian, out of copyright
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Armillary Sphere Clock Florentine Geometry Meditation Philosophical Quill Thought Writing Desk Celestial Bodies Quattrocento
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This print captures a detailed section of Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, "St. Augustine in his Cell". Painted around 1480, this fresco is located in the Ognissanti church in Florence, Italy. The focus of this particular detail is on St. Augustine himself and the intriguing elements surrounding him. Augustine sits at a writing desk within his cell, deep in thought and contemplation. Behind his head rests an open book displaying pages filled with Pythagorean mathematics, symbolizing his intellectual pursuits and philosophical nature. To the right of the painting hangs an astrolabe, an instrument used for observing celestial bodies, further emphasizing Augustine's interest in astronomy. Although not visible in this detail, to the left lies an armillary sphere—a model representing celestial movement—indicating Augustine's fascination with science and understanding the universe's workings. The artist skillfully portrays Augustinian concentration as he gazes intently upon these celestial objects. A spherical brass book stud cleverly placed within his halo mimics orbiting planets or perhaps represents Pythagorean Music of the Spheres—an ancient belief that heavenly bodies emit harmonious sounds as they move through space. Botticelli masterfully combines various elements such as geometry, astronomy, philosophy, and spirituality to depict St. Augustine as a scholar deeply engaged in profound meditation and introspection within his secluded cell. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Botticelli's meticulous details while immersing ourselves in
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