St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century. Artist: Unknown

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century. Artist: Unknown

1-152-841 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430). St Augustine of Hippo is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church. He was converted to Christianity in 386, and became Bishop of Hippo, in North Africa, in 396. Augustine is shown with a monk's habit under bishop's robes. At his feet is Aristotle whose idea of eternity of matter he refuted.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. St Augustine of Hippo: Algerian, North African: Saint, Doctor of the Church, scholar, author
  2. Aristotle: Greek: Philosopher, scientist

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Religion & Belief Christianity

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2233x4700
File Size : 30,748kb


Aliases

  1. 000272
  1. 000272
  1. 0390001790
  1. 1-152-841
  1. 1152841
  1. 1790

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