17th century sculpture St Francis of Assisi

17th century sculpture St Francis of Assisi

17th century
Italy

W 6 1/2" × H 12 1/2" × D 4"

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17th century polychromed sculpture of St Francis of Assisi.

Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, OFM, better known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian Catholic friar and mystic who founded the Franciscans. He was inspired to lead a life of poverty as an itinerant preacher. One of the most venerated figures in Christianity, he was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on 16 July 1228.