H. Van Nursia, Jerome Wierix, after Philips Galle, 1563 - 1610 print The Holy Benedict, founder of the Order of Benedictines, looks over his shoulder at an image of the crucified Christ. Right in the background the visit of King Totila. The king of the Oostgoten in Italy asks Benedict to receive his blessing. In the margin a Bible quote from Sir. 48 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving Benedict of Nurcia, abbot of Monte Cassino and founder of the Benedictine Order; possible attributes: aspergillum, book, cup (sometimes broken), raven with loaf, sieve (or tray). Totila, king of the Ostrogoths, vis
H. Van Nursia, Jerome Wierix, after Philips Galle, 1563 - 1610 print The Holy Benedict, founder of the Order of Benedictines, looks over his shoulder at an image of the crucified Christ. Right in the background the visit of King Totila. The king of the Oostgoten in Italy asks Benedict to receive his blessing. In the margin a Bible quote from Sir. 48 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving Benedict of Nurcia, abbot of Monte Cassino and founder of the Benedictine Order; possible attributes: aspergillum, book, cup (sometimes broken), raven with loaf, sieve (or tray). Totila, king of the Ostrogoths, visits St. Benedict at Monte Cassino to receive his blessing; before getting absolution he is sternly rebuked by Benedict
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