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Copy after the painting Death of the Knight of Celano by the Master of the St Francis cycle in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi

Unknown

1862

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Copy after the painting Death of the Knight of Celano by the Master of the St Francis cycle in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi is a 1862 watercolor by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered in a simple room with a table at the center. On the table are a few cups, a pitcher, and some food. One man in a white robe with a glowing halo stands near the table, gesturing as if speaking. Others watch him closely—some standing, some kneeling, and one person lying on the floor. The walls have a patterned design, and the room feels like a chapel or meeting space. The man in white is likely a religious figure, possibly a saint. His halo and calm stance suggest he’s delivering an important message. The people around him look serious, some even distressed, which hints at a meaningful moment. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in paintings like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy of the painting *Death of the Knight of Celano* by the Master of the St Francis cycle, created in 1862, depicts the scene from the Upper Church of San Francesco in Assisi. The work was produced as part of a series of copies commissioned by the Arundel Society but was never published.

Read the full account in the museum source.