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Saint Francis of Assisi

Attributed to Luca Ciamberlano

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man in a three-quarter view, with his arms crossed over his chest. He has a contemplative expression, looking upward to his right. The man has a pronounced brow, a full beard, and curly hair. He wears a robe with large folds and a halo behind his head. The background features a simple, lined pattern implying divine illumination. The image is an engraving on textured paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1610/1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3254 × 4725 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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