Altar of Saint John Bono

Altar of Saint John BonoElia Vincenzo Buzzi

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This monumental altar (c. 1763) in the Milan Cathedral honors St John Bono, a 13th-c. bishop known for his piety and service. The central figure is framed by angels and crowned by the inscription Ego sum pastor bonus (I am the Good Shepherd), evoking Christ-like compassion and episcopal authority.