St Francis of Assisi kneeling before Christ

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Hand-coloured rendering of St Francis of Assisi kneeling before Christ receiving the stigmata. Date: 1925

This hand-coloured illustration from 1925 depicts St. Francis of Assisi kneeling before Christ, in a moment of deep reverence and divine encounter. The scene represents St. Francis receiving the stigmata—the miraculous appearance of Christ’s wounds on his own body.

In the image, St. Francis, clothed in a brown monastic robe typical of the Franciscan order, kneels with bowed head and clasped hands, embodying humility and devotion.

Christ, wearing a flowing robe with a halo around His head, stands before Francis, extending His hands in a gesture of blessing or impartation.

The halo surrounding Christ’s head signifies His divinity.

The natural background, with stylized trees and flowering plants, suggests a serene and sacred outdoor setting, reflecting the peacefulness of the moment.

The hand-coloured technique gives the artwork a warm, vintage quality, characteristic of early 20th-century religious prints.

This image blends devotional symbolism with folk-art aesthetics, common in religious illustrations of the early 20th century.

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This image is a public domain image, which means either that copyright has expired in the image or the copyright holder has waived their copyright. Franciscan Gallery charges for the access to high resolution copy of the image. Manually restoration was necessary in order to improve quality, without covering the original image.