Saint Francis of Assisi
The Met
Artist: Antoniazzo Romano (Antonio di Benedetto Aquilio)(Italian, Rome 1435/40–1508 Rome)
Date: ca. 1480–81
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood, transferred to wood
Dimensions: 63 1/8 × 23 1/2 in. (160.3 × 59.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Dinko Podrug, Nena Ilic-Podrug, and Iva Podrug, 2017
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A bearded man in a grey robe with a halo, holding a crucifix and a red book
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a full-length standing male figure against a dark background. The man stands facing forward, with his head slightly turned to his left. He has a dark beard and short dark hair, and a golden halo encircles his head. He wears a long, loose-fitting grey hooded robe that covers his body from neck to ankles. His right hand holds a small brown crucifix on a staff, with a visible red wound on the palm. His left hand holds a small, thick red book with two gold clasps, also showing a red wound on the palm. A tear in the robe on his chest reveals a red wound. His bare feet, with visible red wounds, rest on a light pinkish-brown ground. The background behind the figure is a dark teal or deep green. At the very bottom, a rectangular cartouche contains dark text that reads "CLEMENS BRIGAI SDE COLVMNA" flanking a red shield with a gold border and a gold column design.
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