Saint Augustine of Hippo is portrayed in a powerful moment of prayer and contemplation, his gaze lifted toward heavenly light as he holds his traditional flaming heart pierced by an arrow close to his chest. An open manuscript, bishop’s mitre, crozier, and quill recall Augustine’s life as a bishop, theologian, prolific writer, and one of the great Doctors of the Church. The warm chiaroscuro and contemplative expression evoke his lifelong search for truth and the conversion of the restless heart toward God. Saint Augustine’s feast day is celebrated on August 28. He is the patron saint of theologians, printers, brewers, and people seeking conversion or struggling with temptation. Born in North Africa in A.D. 354, Augustine eventually became Bishop of Hippo and one of Christianity’s most influential theologians. His writings include Confessions and The City of God, and his spirituality is famously associated with the restless human heart finding its true rest in God. Included files: • 3 high-resolution PNG files • Each image features the same artwork with different lighting/filter variations • 5000 x 7500 px This is a digital item. No physical item is shipped.