Saint Augustine

Carlo Crivelli painted this Saint Augustine around 1490 as part of his ongoing production of altarpiece panels for churches in the Italian Marches. Crivelli's distinctive style—combining sharp linear precision, elaborate decorative elements, and intense emotional expression—made his altarpieces among the most visually striking in Italian Renaissance art. Augustine was frequently depicted in his bishop's vestments as one of the four Church Fathers.

Tempera and gold on panel with Crivelli's signature ornamental richness. The elaborate rendering of the saint's episcopal vestments and the decorative border elements exemplify his uniquely detailed approach.