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Saint Francis Consoled by the Musical Angel

Agostino Carracci after Francesco Vanni

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man sitting against a tree, his eyes closed. He has short, curly hair and a beard, wearing a loose garment. He holds a crucifix and beads. Next to him is a human skull on a cloth, a basket, and a dish. Above him, an angel holds a sword, with billowing hair and wings. The background shows a rugged landscape with rocky outcrops and winding rivers or paths, under a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1595
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3762 × 4836 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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