Carpaccio depicted which saint in his study in 1502?
St. Peter
St. John
St. Augustine
St. Paul
Answer
St. Augustine is the subject of a 1502 painting by Vittore Carpaccio, titled *St. Augustine in His Study*. The Venetian artist depicts the saint in his study, surrounded by books and other scholarly objects, emphasizing Augustine's intellectual pursuits and contributions to theology and philosophy. The painting reflects the reverence for St. Augustine during the Renaissance, as he was considered one of the most influential Christian thinkers.
Carpaccio Chronicles: Mastering the Art of Vittore Carpaccio
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox