The Confessions of St. Augustine – Illustrated by Maxwell Armfield
This unique edition presents The Confessions of St. Augustine—the seminal fourth-century spiritual autobiography—accompanied by the ethereal artwork of British painter and illustrator Maxwell Armfield (1881–1972). Known for his Pre-Raphaelite-inspired style and mystical symbolism, Armfield’s illustrations amplify the emotional and philosophical depth of Augustine’s journey from sin to divine grace.
The book intertwines Augustine’s meditations on faith, memory, and human frailty with Armfield’s delicate ink drawings and tempera paintings, which evoke both the torment of worldly temptation and the serenity of spiritual awakening. A rare fusion of medieval theology and early 20th-century artistry, this edition offers a visually striking interpretation of one of Christianity’s most profound literary treasures.
