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St. Ambrose Admonishing Maximus
St. Ambrose Admonishing Maximus
St. Ambrose Admonishing Maximus

St. Ambrose Admonishing Maximus

Place of ManufactureEurope
Mediumbrown ink, wash
DimensionsOverall: 22.6 x 17.1 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineDr. Gustav and Marie Schilder Collection
Object number1973.283.001
DescriptionMagnus Maximus rebelling against the rule of Valentinian, had taken control of Gaul (now France) & was contemplating the invasion of Italy. Ambrose (C. 340 - 397), on of the most important of Latin clerics, was Bishop of Milan, & was sent to treat with Maximus. The saint was able to persuade Maximus to lay down his arms (note the armour, sword & standard in the foreground) & leave Italy unmolested.
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