Vision of Saint Francis Portiuncula Murillo
As Saint Francis prayed in the chapel of the Portiuncula, Christ and the Virgin appeared to him. Murillo used the flowers, angels, clouds and light to create a link between everyday reality and the space in which the miracle took place.
The painting "Vision of Saint Francis at the Portiuncula" by Spanish master Bartolomé Esteban Murillo between 1670 and 1680. It depicts Saint Francis of Assisi experiencing a divine vision in the chapel of the Portiuncula. In this vision, Christ and the Virgin Mary appear to him, a scene that reflects the spiritual depth and religious sentiment of Murillo's work, particularly his focus on Franciscan spirituality. The painting is known for its delicate and tactile quality, transmitting the sincere expression of religious love.
The painting depicts Saint Francis receiving a vision of Christ and the Virgin Mary in the Portiuncula chapel.
It represents a key moment in Saint Francis's life and is a powerful depiction of his spiritual journey and devotion to God. The painting includes symbolic elements like flowers, angels, and the presence of Christ and the Virgin Mary, all contributing to the depiction of divine grace and spiritual experience.
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.
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