Vision of Saint Francis

Federico Barocci

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two distinct scenes. In the upper part, a full-body figure of a bearded man is shown, positioned centrally and standing with one knee slightly raised. He is surrounded by a halo of light and cherubic faces. To his right, a second person is shown seated, holding a staff and an open book. To his left, there is another figure wearing long robes and a headdress. The setting is amidst clouds. The lower part shows a kneeling figure with arms outstretched and head tilted upwards. This person is bald, wearing a long robe and kneeling on steps leading up to an arched structure with drapery. Another figure is depicted in the background through a doorway.