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Life of St. Ambrose

Pompeo Bertini1888/1895

Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano

Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano
Milano, Italy

Stained-glass-window V32 of Milan Duomo is dedicated to the life of Saint Ambrose (AD 334-397), patron saint of Milan and Bishop from 374 until his death. The window recounts four salient episodes from the Saint's life across six panels: from bottom to top it is possible to admire The Baptism of Augustine, The Episcopal Magisterium, The Encounter with Emperor Theodosius and The Solemn Obsequies.

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  • Title: Life of St. Ambrose
  • Creator: Pompeo Bertini
  • Creator Lifespan: 1828/1899
  • Creator Death Place: Milano
  • Creator Birth Place: Milano
  • Date: 1888/1895
  • Location: Milan Duomo
  • Physical Dimensions: larghezza m 2.17, altezza m 15.49
  • Type: historiated stained-glass window
  • Medium: glass and lead
  • Position: North side
Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano

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