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The Stigmatization of Saint Francis, by Johan Baptist Enzenberger, ink, 1764

The Stigmatization of Saint Francis

Johan Baptist Enzenberger

1764

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Stigmatization of Saint Francis is a 1764 ink by Johan Baptist Enzenberger, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Johan Baptist Enzenberger
When & what style?
1764 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this painting, a man in a robe kneels on the ground, his arms outstretched upwards. He wears a rope around his waist and has a rosary hanging from it. Behind him, a group of cherubs and other figures are visible, with one figure reaching out to the man. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings. The man's robes are rendered in detail, with folds and creases visible in the fabric. The cherubs and other figures are depicted in various poses, adding to the sense of movement and energy in the scene. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Enzenberger, Johan Baptist.

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