Frontispiece with Portrait of Saint Francis

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Domenico Falcini (engraver) , Lino Moroni (author)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a person positioned in a central frame, with their hands raised slightly to shoulder height. The person's facial features include a prominent beard and deep-set eyes, and their hair is short and slightly tousled. They appear to be depicted with a halo around their head. The person is wearing a robe with a simple design. The surrounding area is richly decorated with intricate designs, including shields, crests, and religious symbolism. Above the person, there is a cherub-like face. The background is filled with complex detailing of religious regalia, including papal crowns, swords, and other emblematic motifs.