St Francis keeling by Mariana de la Cueva 1664

Saint Francis of Assisi, kneeling in meditation. This spanish painting from the 17th century was made by Mariana de la Cueva, on 1664, making her one of the first female paintors of her time. This dark scene highlights the skin of the hands and face of the saint. On this scene, Francis is kneeling before the cross, which is laying on a skull, representing the triumph of the Christ, over death. Oil on canvas, 1664.