Who painted Interment of Saint Francis?

Interment of Saint Francis was painted by Pseudo Jacopino di Francesco in 1350.

Where can I see Interment of Saint Francis?

Interment of Saint Francis is held by Vatican Museums.

What movement is Interment of Saint Francis?

Interment of Saint Francis is associated with Italo Byzantine.

Can I buy a print of Interment of Saint Francis?

Museum-quality prints of Interment of Saint Francis are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Interment of Saint Francis

Pseudo Jacopino di Francesco , 1350

Interment of Saint Francis is an unspecified painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Pseudo Jacopino di Francesco. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the Vatican Museums.

About this work

Overview

Created around the middle of the 14th century, the work known as Interment of Saint Francis is attributed to the anonymous hand identified as Pseudo Jacopino di Francesco. Executed as a devotional panel, it now forms part of the Vatican Museums’ collection, where it is displayed among other medieval religious images.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a solemn figure lying on a low table, his head encircled by a halo that marks him as a saint. A gathering of mourners surrounds him, their downcast expressions conveying reverence. Above the scene three angels hold a cloth, with a central celestial figure suggesting divine participation in the saint’s passage.

Technique & Style

The painter employs a restrained palette of muted tones, allowing the contrast between illuminated faces and shadowed drapery to model forms in a manner reminiscent of early chiaroscuro. The yellow wall behind the group, edged with a simple patterned border, frames the action and enhances the sense of depth without elaborate ornamentation.

History & Provenance

The panel entered the Vatican’s holdings at an undocumented date, likely through the papal collections that amassed medieval works for liturgical and instructional purposes. Its attribution to a “Pseudo” artist reflects scholarly consensus that the hand imitates the style of Jacopino di Francesco while remaining otherwise anonymous.