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St James of the Marches

Nicola di Maestro Antonio d'Ancona

1495

unspecified

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Religious Francis of Assisi

Dominant colour

St James of the Marches is a 1495 unspecified by Nicola di Maestro Antonio d'Ancona, depicting Francis of Assisi, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Nicola di Maestro Antonio d'Ancona
When & what style?: 1495
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man dressed in a long robe, with a rope tied around his waist. He holds a book in his left arm and a cross in his right hand, which he appears to be using to pick at his fingers. The man's head is shaved, and he has a serious expression on his face. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps to focus attention on the figure. The subject of this painting is francis of assisi.