Altar of Saint John Bono
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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.