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Saint Francis of Assisi
- Period
- 17th century
- Origin
- Italy
- Dimensions
- W 25 3/4" (size includes frame)" × H 34"
- Reference
- #Marh2047
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
17th century oil on panel depicting Saint Francis of Assisi in gilt carved frame
Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, informally named as Francesco, was an Italian Catholic friar, deacon and preacher. He founded the men’s Order of Friars Minor, the women’s Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land