Saint Francis Consoled by the Musical Angel

Attributed to Francesco Carracci after Agostino Carracci

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man seated in a resting position. His body leans slightly forward with his head resting on his right hand, which holds a quill pen. His elbow is supported by a large, open book. His eyes are closed. He has a beard, mustache, and curly hair on his head. He wears long robes. His left hand holds a rosary with a cross, and a skull is beside him. An angelic figure with large wings hovers in the background, holding a palm branch. The background features mountains, trees, and a cloudy sky.