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Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, ink, 1620

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata

Lucas Emil Vorsterman

1620

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata is a 1620 ink by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Lucas Emil Vorsterman
When & what style?
1620 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in a long robe, with his arms outstretched and his head tilted back. He's standing on a rocky outcropping, surrounded by trees and foliage. A figure with wings is hovering above him, and another man is kneeling at his feet. The scene is set in a natural, outdoor environment, with the rocky outcropping and trees creating a sense of depth and texture. The man in the robe appears to be in a state of ecstasy or rapture, with his arms outstretched and his head tilted back. The painting is an example of Baroque art, characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions.

About the artist

Portrait of Lucas Emil Vorsterman
Artist

Lucas Emil Vorsterman

etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc

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