Artwork
St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata
St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata is a print by the Renaissance artist Agostino Carracci. It dates from 1586 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata is a 1586 print by Agostino Carracci, a Bolognese artist and founding member of the Accademia degli Incamminati.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata, a common subject in Counter-Reformation art, symbolizing the saint's spiritual connection with Christ.
Technique & Style
The work employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to create a calm atmosphere, with simple colors and a focus on the figures of St. Francis and surrounding angels.
History & Provenance
Created in 1586, the print is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Agostino Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; also Caracci; 16 August 1557 – 22 March 1602) was an Italian painter, printmaker, tapestry designer, and art teacher.
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata
St. Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
The Stigmatization of Saint Francis
The Stigmatization of Saint Francis
Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata