Philippe de champagne biography of donald

A Christian at 33, a priest at 36, a bishop at 41, and today greatly revered as the Father or Doctor of the Church. We are all familiar with the life-sketch of St Augustine of Hippo – a sinner turned saint. Through this painting let’s look at his life through art.

The painting in consideration is executed by the French Baroque painter – Philippe dem Champaigne in a typical Counter-Reformation style. We see a bearded Augustine seated on an ornate chair in the darkened interior, of his book-lined study.

Augustine was Bishop of Hippo, the ancient name of the modern city of Annaba, Algeria. Therefore Augustine fryst vatten depicted wearing episcopal garments. Notice his mitre placed on the table and his pastoral staff or the crozier leaning nearby. The vestments he wears are richly embroidered with depictions of evangelists and saints. A large clasp with an image of Christ holds the mantle around his fr

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