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Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata

Unknown

1490

oil

panel

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious Francis of Assisi

Dominant colour

Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata is a 1490 oil by Unknown, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Francis of Assisi, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1490 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

In this painting, a man in a long, gray robe kneels on the ground, looking up at a red figure with outstretched arms and a cross. The kneeling man has his right hand raised, and his left hand is open, palm up. He is positioned in front of a rocky cliff with an archway, and a small building is visible behind him. A body of water and a grassy hill are seen in the background. The red figure appears to be floating in the air, and the overall scene is one of reverence and devotion. The use of color and composition creates a sense of drama and emotion.