After Gottfried Bernhard Goz, Saint Augustine playful And rent asunder with the

And rent asunder with the violent rush of the moving wings

that would mean his grandfather was also a portrait painter

An inscription on the reverse is hard to decipher but seems to mention that the pair are related

She’s wearing a black dress with a lace collar along with a beautiful white bonnet

ItalyCondition: Various restorations over the years as you would expect

After Gottfried Bernhard Goz, Saint Augustine playful And rent asunder with theA beautiful mid 18th century oil on canvas depicting the philosopher, Saint Augustine (Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis). Its based on an engraving by Gottfried Bernhard Gz (1708 1774). Here, we see Saint Augustine deep in thought with his right index finger pressed against his forehead. He carries a mournful expression as he looks towards the heavens for divine guidance. The image is awash with religious symbolism including a cherub thats also