Receiving the Stigmata by Frans Pourbus the Younger
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata by Frans Pourbus the Younger (1620). Oil on canvas
Frans Pourbus the Younger painted "Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata" around 1620, an oil on canvas work that portrays Saint Francis of Assisi experiencing the religious phenomenon of receiving the five wounds of Christ. The painting captures Saint Francis in a moment of spiritual rapture, with his brother Leo shielding his eyes from the divine light while Francis kneels.
Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata, a divine event where he receives the wounds of Christ.
Composition: The painting shows Saint Francis in an ecstatic pose, kneeling with his arms raised, while Brother Leo covers his eyes in response to the divine revelation. The act of removing his sandals is a reference to Moses at the burning bush, symbolizing Francis's profound religious 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.
Comments
Post a Comment