Saint Francis of Assisi and Leper [reverse]

1957

Pietro Montana (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Pietro Montana

Designer, American, born Italy, 1890 - 1978

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The image is a round bronze medallion. The medallion features two figures: one figure clad in robes appearing monk-like, leaning down to anoint the hand of another figure kneeling in front of them. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, highlighting the features in relief form. The relief work captures intricate details such as the folds of the garments and expressions on the figures' faces. Encircling the image is the text "WHERE THERE IS DESPAIR LET ME BRING HOPE."
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a bronze medallion sculpture featuring three religious figures in long robes with hoods. The figure on the left is lying prostrate on the ground, the central figure is standing with hands near the chest, and the right figure is kneeling. The medallion surface is embossed with the text "BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER HOLINESS" encircling the figures. It has a bronze color with intricate details and the artist's signature "PIETRO MONTANA" near the bottom.

Saint Francis of Assisi at Prayer [obverse]

Pietro Montana, Medallic Art Company

1957

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1957 of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Fifty-Fifth Issue) to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center, in monogram within a circle: PM; around circumference: [branch] WHERE THERE IS DESPAIR [dragon] LET ME BRING HOPE [dove]

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