S. Francisco delivering the Statutes of the Order to Santa Clara

Afonso employed techniques typical of the early Renaissance, including the use of arched ceilings and columns to create depth. The contrast between light and shadow (chiaroscuro) adds depth and emphasizes the central religious transaction. Figures are rendered in detailed, solemn robes.

Created in 1515 by Jorge Afonso, then royal painter to King Manuel I (appointed in 1508, with a later appointment by John III in 1529). The painting is now part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection.

Painted during the Portuguese Renaissance, the work reflects the artistic and religious influences of the time. Afonso's workshop, near Igreja de São Domingos in Lisbon, was a hub for training notable Portuguese painters, contributing to the spread of Renaissance styles in Portugal.

While specific lasting impacts of this painting are not broadly documented, it remains a significant example of Afonso's work and early Renaissance art in Portugal, offering insight into the country's religious and artistic practices during the period.