S. Francisco delivering the Statutes of the Order to Santa Clara
1515
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1515
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
This painting depicts a scene with multiple figures in a room with arched ceilings and columns. The figures are dressed in robes, with some wearing head coverings. In the center, a man in a white robe is shown handing a book to a woman in a white robe and head covering. In the background, there is a painting of a crucifixion scene, and several other figures are visible, some of whom appear to be looking at the central scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Jorge Afonso.
