St. Francis in Ecstasy
1625
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1625
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
St. Francis in Ecstasy is a 1625 by Gilles Rousselet, a Baroque work, depicting Francis of Assisi, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see a print of a man, likely a saint, in a state of intense emotion. This print is interesting because it shows a moment of strong feeling. The details of the man's face and hands are carefully done. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use light and dark to create depth in their work.
A print on paper depicting *St. Francis in Ecstasy*, attributed to Gilles Rousselet, reproduces Guido Reni’s original composition.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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