1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Death of Saint Francis (La mort de St. Francois) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a somber scene of a group of men gathered around a deceased figure, likely Saint Francis, lying on the ground. The men, clad in dark robes, are shown in various poses of mourning and prayer, with one holding a book and another with his hands clasped together. The background is a simple, hazy landscape with trees and foliage. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall mood of the piece. The contrast between the dark robes and the lighter tones of the background creates a sense of drama and tension. For more on the artistic movement that influenced this work, explore Romanticism.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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