1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata is a 1514 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts Saint Francis of Assisi kneeling in a wooded area, surrounded by trees. He is dressed in a long robe with a hood and a halo around his head. His hands are raised, and he appears to be looking up at a crucifix suspended in the air above him. The scene is rendered in intricate detail, with fine lines and cross-hatching creating texture and depth. The artist's use of light and shadow adds a sense of drama to the composition. This engraving is characteristic of the Renaissance style, with its attention to detail and realistic depiction of the subject. To learn more about this style, explore the Renaissance movement.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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