The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi
1684
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1684
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows the Virgin and Child appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi. He's standing to the right, motioning to a mother with infants. The scene is symbolic, representing Charity, and it tells us about St. Francis' holy visions. St. Francis was a popular Italian saint, known for his visions and reported to have received the stigmata. This was a big part of his story and is still remembered today. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Luca Giordano (Italian, 1634–1705).
