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Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata

Italian 15th Century

1475

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

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Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata is a 1475 ink by Italian 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Italian 15th Century
When & what style?: 1475 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a scene of Saint Francis receiving the stigmata, a moment of divine connection. The saint is shown with his arms outstretched, surrounded by a halo of light. In the background, a small church and a few buildings are visible, set against a simple landscape. The woodcut technique used in this piece gives it a distinctive texture and feel. The artist's use of bold lines and simple shapes creates a sense of clarity and focus. For more on this style, explore the Renaissance movement, which emphasized classical ideals and humanism in art.

About the artist

Artist

Italian 15th Century

This anonymous Italian engraver from the 1490s carved images that could be peeled apart like paper dolls—each knot in the "First Knot" print was cut from a single sheet so you could lift the loops right off the page.

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