Vision of Saint Francis

1581

Federico Barocci

Associated Names
Federico Barocci

Artist, Italian, probably 1535 - 1612

The image depicts two distinct scenes. In the upper part, a full-body figure of a bearded man is shown, positioned centrally and standing with one knee slightly raised. He is surrounded by a halo of light and cherubic faces. To his right, a second person is shown seated, holding a staff and an open book. To his left, there is another figure wearing long robes and a headdress. The setting is amidst clouds. The lower part shows a kneeling figure with arms outstretched and head tilted upwards. This person is bald, wearing a long robe and kneeling on steps leading up to an arched structure with drapery. Another figure is depicted in the background through a doorway.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 4


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1974

  • NGA Recent Acquisitions 1974, no. 89.

2018

  • Heavenly Earth: Images of Saint Francis at La Verna, NGA, 2018.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65568273

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