Saint Francis Adoring the Christ Child
1598
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows Saint Francis kneeling in front of the Christ Child. He's looking up at the child with a gentle expression. The scene is simple, with not many details. The artist used fine lines to create texture and depth. This was a common technique in engravings from this time. The lines help show the folds in Saint Francis's clothes and the child's soft skin. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Mellan, Claude.
