Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an angelic figure and two robed figures in a religious scene. The image depicts a scene where a vibrant, winged angel is suspended in the sky, adorned with colorful wings and a radiant halo around its head. Below, two figures dressed in flowing, white robes are positioned. One kneels while the other appears to reach toward the sky. A church with tall spires is seen in the background, surrounded by lush greenery. The painting has a distinct historical style, possibly linked to early Renaissance or Gothic religious art.