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Saint Francis Adoring the Christ Child

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man kneeling on the ground facing a seated woman and child on a cloud. The man has short hair with a beard, wearing a long robe tied at the waist, suggesting a monastic habit. His gaze is directed towards the child, with his hands raised towards the child's foot. The woman is seated on the cloud, holding the child. She has soft facial features with dark, wavy hair, draped in flowing robes. The child has curly hair, sitting on the woman's lap, reaching towards the man. In the clouds, there are cherubic faces and winged figures. In the background, there are mountains and valleys faintly depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
1598-1688
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4804 × 3177 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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