St. Francis

AUTHOR: unknown

HISTORY: 1600 (probable 2nd half)

ORIGIN: Italy

TECHNIQUE: oil on canvas

CONDITION OF THE MANUFACTURE: good

INTERVENTION ON THE MANUFACTURE: lining, cleaning and minor additions

SIZE OF THE PAINTING: 46.5×60 cm

FRAME SIZE: 56×69 cm (restored contemporary frame)

NOTES: Intense representation of Saint Francis with classical iconography (crucifix and skull). Light and remarkable shadows. Interesting pictorial hand.