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San Francisco de Assisi: santo de retablo

Unknown

1700

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Spanish Baroque Tenebrist 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

San Francisco de Assisi: santo de retablo is a 1700 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1700 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a saint in a long robe, standing within an oval frame. The saint holds a cross in their right hand and a book in their left, with a bird perched on their shoulder. The background of the painting is red, with a gold border around the oval frame. The saint's robe is adorned with intricate designs, and they have a gentle expression on their face. The overall style of the painting suggests a Baroque influence, with bold lines and vivid colors. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the saint's face and hands. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.