{"title":"Matthias Stomer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Stomer \u003c\/strong\u003e(c. 1600–c. 1652), also known as Matthias Stom, was a Dutch Baroque painter active in Italy. Influenced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avemariadesigns.ca\/collections\/caravaggio\"\u003eCaravaggio\u003c\/a\u003e, he specialized in dramatic chiaroscuro and emotionally charged biblical scenes illuminated by candlelight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-ambrose","title":"Saint Ambrose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Ambrose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matthias Stomer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautiful half-length portrait, \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Ambrose\u003c\/strong\u003e sits before an open book, his hand lifted as if gently teaching. His mitre crowns a face marked by wisdom and quiet resolve. The warm glow on his red mantle and the gilded embroidery of his vestments draws the eye toward his thoughtful gaze, the worn pages of Scripture, and the pastoral staff that signifies his care for souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Ambrose, \u003cstrong\u003eone of the Doctors of the Church\u003c\/strong\u003e, stands among the most influential voices of early Christianity. Known as the “Honey-Tongued Doctor” for his eloquent preaching, he helped lead Saint Augustine from searching into faith and became his spiritual father and guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is a better thing to save souls for the Lord than to save treasures.” — \u003cem\u003eSaint Ambrose\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.25em;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the size that best fits your space:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 9 in (31 x 23 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 x 12 in (41 x 31 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 x 18 in (62 x 46 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 x 23 in (77 x 59 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 × 27 in (92 x 69 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a custom size? Message us. We are happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pictorem.com","offers":[{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 12in x 9in (Small)","offer_id":47571903938785,"sku":"2503457:1|canvas|stretched|horizontal|12|9|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":97.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 16in x 12in (Small)","offer_id":47571903971553,"sku":"2503457:1|canvas|stretched|horizontal|16|12|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 24in x 18in (Medium)","offer_id":47571904037089,"sku":"2503457:1|canvas|stretched|horizontal|24|18|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":174.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 30in x 23in (Medium)","offer_id":47571904069857,"sku":"2503457:1|canvas|stretched|horizontal|30|23|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 36in x 27in (Large)","offer_id":47571904102625,"sku":"2503457:1|canvas|stretched|horizontal|36|27|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/1506\/3521\/files\/SaintAmbrose.jpg?v=1764722601"}],"url":"https:\/\/avemariacollection.com\/collections\/matthias-stomer.oembed","provider":"Ave Maria Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}