Renaissance painter’s fresco cycle depicting the life of the saint in Assisi, Italy, took an innovative, vibrant approach to ...

In choosing his motto and coat of arms, Leo references the Order of St. Augustine, to which he belongs. He uses the ...

From Paul Signac’s Saint-Tropez scene to Jean Cocteau’s fishermen’s chapel, here is our pick of the art to see all year round ...

Augustine’s legacy includes not only “The Confessions,” one of the most widely read books of medieval ... s 1480 painting of Augustine in his study shows the saint searching for clarity ...

Worship of the saints was a central belief of the medieval church. But not all saints had equal importance. The appeal of some was universal and they were revered right across Christendom.

He recalled that during his travels to Rome as a cardinal, he prayed in front of the painting by Caravaggio – “The Calling of Saint Matthew.” The painting is found in the chapel dedicated to St.

He recalled that during his travels to Rome as a cardinal, he prayed in front of the painting by Caravaggio – “The Calling of Saint Matthew.” The painting is found in the chapel dedicated to ...

Take a jaunt through the quaint villages and enclaves that dot the French Riviera.