St Francis Salvador Maella

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Stigmata of Saint Francis or Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata,  (or Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata) by by Mariano Salvador Maella. This Neoclassical work depicting the saint receiving the divine stigmata. It is characterized by its dramatic composition and the use of strong light and shadow. The work displays careful lighting and excellent workmanship on the saint's face and hands, revealing the skill of Maella's workshop, possibly with the collaboration of his assistants. This piece, which is used to inspire and promote contemplation, exemplifies the Spanish artist's Neoclassical style, notable for its ability to convey emotion.

The subject is the depiction of the moment when Saint Francis of Assisi receives the divine stigmata, that is, the wounds of Christ. The work stands out for its dramatic lighting, the use of contrasts between light and shadow (chiaroscuro), and the careful rendering of the saint's face and hands.

Context and Meaning: The painting serves as a source of inspiration for meditation, inviting contemplation on compassion, humility, and divine grace. It is a powerful symbol of faith, which can be a centerpiece in spaces of meditation or devotion.

Workshop and Legacy: It is known that some versions of this work may have come from Maella's workshop, who often worked with his assistants to produce several versions of his paintings. Maella is an important figure in Spanish painting, known for his portraits and religious frescoes.

Mariano Salvador Maella (1739–1819) - PICRYL

Mariano Salvador Maella was a prominent Spanish painter of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Valencia in 1739, he st...

PICRYL. Translated — In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Maella and the second or maternal surname is Pére.

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