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Saint Francis Rescuing Souls from Purgatory, by Molleno, unspecified, 1850

Saint Francis Rescuing Souls from Purgatory

Molleno

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Early 19th Century Religious Francis of Assisi

Dominant colour

Saint Francis Rescuing Souls from Purgatory is a 1850 unspecified by Molleno, depicting Francis of Assisi, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Molleno
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a long, dark robe standing in front of a group of people. He is holding a staff in his right hand and has his left hand on his chest. The people behind him are shown in red robes with their faces visible. The man is likely a religious figure, given the style of his clothing and the staff he is holding. The people behind him appear to be in some kind of distress or turmoil. If you're interested in learning more about religious art, you might want to explore the subject: francis of assisi.

About the artist

Artist

Molleno

Molleno painted saints like they were neighbors you’d meet on the way to the market—no halos, just urgent hands pulling souls from purgatory.

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