The Doctors of the Church 1437

Filippo Lippi's "The Doctors of the Church" from 1437 showcases four figures representing the pillars of early Christian thought. The artwork depicts the four Doctors of the Church - Saints Ambrose, Jerome, Gregory the Great, and Augustine - as figures standing in a semi-formal setting, highlighting their role as scholars. The work displays Lippi's mastery of the Early Renaissance style, with a strong sense of perspective and realistic portrayals of the figures, emphasizing their individual identities and the weight of their contributions to the Church. This painting is currently in a private collection, and its dimensions are 65 x 129 cm, providing a glimpse into the religious fervor and artistic brilliance of the 15th century.