Saint Luke the Evangelist, Detail from the Ceiling of the Altar Chapel in the Cappella Di Sant'Aquilino in the Basilica Di San Lorenzo Maggiore, Milan
c. 1580-1590 Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore, Milan
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This fresco depicts Saint Luke the Evangelist, identifiable by his traditional symbol, the ox, accompanying him. It is a detail from the ornate ceiling decoration of the Altar Chapel within the historic Cappella Di Sant'Aquilino, part of the Basilica Di San Lorenzo Maggiore in Milan.
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Saint Luke the Evangelist, traditionally believed to be a physician and an artist, is often depicted alongside an ox, symbolizing sacrifice, service, and the strength of his Gospel narrative. As the patron saint of artists, his image in this ornate chapel would have served as both a spiritual inspiration and a reminder of the artistic craft employed in creating such magnificent church decorations. The Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore itself is one of the oldest churches in Milan, with foundations dating back to the Roman Empire.
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Saint Luke the Evangelist, Detail from the Ceiling of the Altar Chapel in the Cappella Di Sant'Aquilino in the Basilica Di San Lorenzo Maggiore, Milan
Carlo Urbino, c. 1580-1590
