Saint Francis by Philip Fruytiers 1640

Baroque style painting was done by Philip Bruytiers, a Jesuit painter who specialized in producing miniatures. His devotion to St. Francis of Assisi led him to do this work, where the saint is in a state of deep joy, when contemplating the open sky, and a group of angels praising God. Francisco is represented with the wounds of Jesus Christ on his hands, feet and side, on a rocky stage, which allows him to place the stage in his retreat, from Monte Alverna.