The Vision of St. Francis of Assisi
1590
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1590
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows St. Francis of Assisi having a vision. He's kneeling, looking up at a bright light. The scene is simple, with a few trees and a mountain in the background. The artist used a lot of detail to show St. Francis's emotions. He looks surprised and a little scared, which makes the scene more interesting. This kind of attention to emotion was important in Italian art at the time. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
