Emperor Theodosius Forbidden by St Ambrose To Enter Milan

Anthony van Dyck painted the dramatic confrontation between Emperor Theodosius and Saint Ambrose. The bishop bars the emperor from Milan Cathedral after a massacre. This moment became a symbol of spiritual over temporal power.

Van Dyck brings theatrical tension to the historical scene. This work hangs at the National Gallery in London.

Saint Ambrose barring Emperor Theodosius from church until he did penance for a massacre You can see it at National Gallery.

You can see it at National Gallery in London, UK. Anthony van Dyck created it. The bishop bars the emperor from Milan Cathedral after a massacre.

St. Ambrose refused Emperor Theodosius entry to Milan Cathedral after the Thessalonica massacre in 390 AD. Van Dyck painted this confrontation between church and state with Baroque drama.

Emperor Theodosius Forbidden by St Ambrose To Enter Milan Cathedral

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