Vission of Virgin Mary of St Francis 1664

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Even when it is not shown on the painting, this scene is presented near the Porciuncula, the beloved church of Saint Francis. In this moment, the Virgin with her Child appeared to Francis, while beautiful angels gather roses (bottom), and arrange bouquets (top). To those bushes Saint Francis had previously threw himself, to fight his temptations to sin. (Author: Antonio Pereda y Salgado. 1664. Oil on canvas. El Prado Museum, Spain).