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The Temptation of Saint Francis (Tentazione di San Francesco) [plate O]

Jacopo Ligozzi

1612

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Temptation of Saint Francis (Tentazione di San Francesco) [plate O] is a 1612 ink by Jacopo Ligozzi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Ligozzi
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of Saint Francis being tempted by a group of demons. The saint is shown standing in the center, surrounded by the demons, who are depicted in various forms, including as a serpent and a winged creature. The background of the painting is dark and ominous, with a sense of foreboding. The painting is an etching, which is a technique that involves using acid to etch a design onto a metal plate. This technique was commonly used during the Baroque period, which is when the painting was created. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

Artist

Jacopo Ligozzi

Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.

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