St. John of Matha Renouncing his Doctorate and then Accepting it Again

Artist: Vicente Carducho
Artwork: St. John of Matha Renouncing his Doctorate and then Accepting it Again
Description: This painting depicts the moment when St. John of Matha renounced his doctorate in theology in order to devote himself to the Trinitarian Order, which he had founded. He is shown kneeling before the altar, while a bishop stands to the left, holding a document that symbolizes his renunciation. To the right, a group of men, including St. Felix of Valois, the co-founder of the Trinitarian Order, look on in approval.
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