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The Inspiration of St Gregory by Carlo Saraceni (1579-1620).Burghley Collections. Oil,canvas,165.7x126.5cm.Pope Gregory I (the Great)was known for his humble piety and love of writing.Saraceni pictures the Saint turning to the Holy Spirit for guidance.The Spirit hovers over Gregory in the form of a Dove and inspires the Saint as he pens his account of Christ.On the chalice is written“Aut Capio Aut Quiesco”, the motto of the Soranzo,the patrician Venetian family Pope Gregory The Great, Saint Gregory The Great, Priest Art, Vatican Art, St Gregory The Great, National Gallery Of Ireland, Saint Gregory, San Gregorio, Saint John

The Inspiration of St Gregory by Carlo Saraceni (1579-1620).Burghley Collections. Oil,canvas,165.7x126.5cm.Pope Gregory I (the Great)was known for his humble piety and love of writing.Saraceni pictures the Saint turning to the Holy Spirit for guidance.The Spirit hovers over Gregory in the form of a Dove and inspires the Saint as he pens his account of Christ.On the chalice is written“Aut Capio Aut Quiesco”, the motto of the Soranzo,the patrician Venetian family

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