Saint Augustine in Ecstasy

Saint Augustine in Ecstasy

Romain Looymans

1899

unspecified

From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

About this work

This painting depicts a man dressed in a long white robe with intricate gold trim and floral designs, holding a staff in his right hand. The staff has a golden top with a red handle. He wears a pointed hat and has a long white beard. His mouth is open, and his eyes are closed, suggesting he is in a state of ecstasy. The background of the painting is a blue sky with white clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Romain Looymans.

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