Saint Francis
1561
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1561
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This painting depicts a man kneeling on the ground, wearing a long robe and a hat. He is holding a cross in his right hand, and his left hand is placed on his chest. The background of the painting is a blue sky with green grass in the foreground. The man's facial expression is calm, and he appears to be in a state of contemplation. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Maso da San Friano.