Old World Portraits
Saint Augustin
Pieter de Grebber
A dramatic 17th-century portrait of Saint Augustine, captured in a moment of divine inspiration with striking chiaroscuro lighting.
Saint Augustine
Philippe de Champaigne
1645 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and scholarly Baroque portrait of Saint Augustine in contemplation, surrounded by books and divine light.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
This 1645 masterpiece by Philippe de Champaigne depicts Saint Augustine in a moment of spiritual and intellectual fervor. Clad in richly embroidered gold vestments, he is shown at his desk holding a flaming heart—a symbol of his love for God—as he turns toward the divine light of truth (Veritas) shining upon his open Bible.
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