Saint Charles Borromeo sells the Principality of Oria
giuseppe bertini (1825 – 1898)
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Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano (Milan, Italy)
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In the lower section of the capture is recognizable Stained-glass window V42 of Milan Duomo. It was made by Giuseppe Bertini in 1855. The work depicts Saint Charles Borromeo at the time of the sale of the principality of Oria, a strip of land belonging to his family located in Apulia, from which he obtained 40,000 scudi that were destined for the poor.
About this artwork
- Title: Saint Charles Borromeo sells the Principality of Oria
- Artist: giuseppe bertini
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic