WINDOW OF ST. AUGUSTINE AND ST. AMBROSE. (West elevation - 6th window) St. Augustine, main figure of this window, is depicted in bishop’s vestment. In the device above and behind the head is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. In the shell and sea waves we recall the story of Augustine and the Christ Child on the seashore. Here are incorporated the Saint’s titles of Bishop of Hippo, Doctor and Confessor.
The subjects of the medallions are: To the left of the main figure is the baptism of St. Augustine performed by St. Ambrose with his mother, St. Monica, looking on. To the right is recorded the consecration of St. Ambrose as Bishop of Milan. In the base there is a rendering of St. Augustine and his mother, St. Monica. |
The symbols on the field of the window are:
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