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Saint Francis with the Christ Child

1562-1602

Pietro Faccini

Associated Names

Pietro Faccini

Artist, Italian, c. 1562 - 1602

The image shows a kneeling man holding a naked baby in his arms, surrounded by ethereal figures and swirling clouds in the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1972.65.20
Catalogue Raisonné

Bartsch, no. 1

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

Figure Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985-1986, no cat.

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

Q65576278

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