Saint Augustine of Hippo: a child compares its attempt to empty the sea with a spoon with Saint Augustine's attempts understand the Holy Trinity. Line engraving by J. Rolls after Benvenuto Tisi, il Garofalo.

  • Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da, 1481-1559.
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[between 1800 and 1899]
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3502i
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Saint Augustine of Hippo: a child compares its attempt to empty the sea with a spoon with Saint Augustine's attempts understand the Holy Trinity. Line engraving by J. Rolls after Benvenuto Tisi, il Garofalo. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London (Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square) : Jones & Co., [between 1800 and 1899]

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1 print : engraving

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The vision of S.t Augustine. From the original picture by Garofalo in the National Gallery. Engraved by J. Rolls

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Wellcome Collection 3502i

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