Madonna and Child St Anthony and Franciscan Saints
Español Madonna and Child with Saint Anthony of Padua and Franciscan Saints Orazio Camia (1579–1636), 1615–1630. Oil on canvas, Basilica of San Francesco, Piacenza, Italy This beautiful Franciscan composition by Orazio Camia presents the Virgin Mary seated upon clouds with the Christ Child, surrounded by a lively celestial company of angels and cherubs. Beneath the heavenly vision stand three Franciscan friars, creating a visual connection between the celestial world above and the community of the Order on earth. At the center, Saint Anthony of Padua is immediately recognizable by the white lilies he holds, the traditional symbol of his purity and devotion. He gazes upward toward the Virgin and Child while gently opening one hand toward them, presenting himself in an attitude of prayer and contemplation. On either side of him are two additional Franciscan friars, one kneeling and looking toward the saint, while the other stands with his hands crossed upon his breast in reverence....
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