1601
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Ecstasy of Saint Francis is a 1601 oil by Giovanni Baglione, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a man, Saint Francis, reclining on the floor with his head tilted back. He is dressed in a brown robe and holds a skull in his right hand. Two winged figures, one male and one female, are positioned on either side of him. The male figure points to the skull, while the female figure gently touches Saint Francis's shoulder. The scene is set against a dark background, which contrasts with the warm tones of the figures. The overall mood is one of contemplation and reverence. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of Giovanni Baglione.
Giovanni Baglione (Italian: ; 1566 – 30 December 1643) was an Italian Late Mannerist and Early Baroque painter and art historian.
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