Artwork
Vision of Saint Francis
Vision of Saint Francis is an unspecified painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Luca Giordano. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Vision of Saint Francis is a 1665 painting by Luca Giordano, held at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber scene of figures gathered around a shirtless man lying on a white cloth, his head tilted back. The surrounding individuals display sorrow, touching or holding his hands.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro, with a strong light source from above casting deep shadows around the figures, creating a serious atmosphere.
Context
The use of chiaroscuro in this painting is part of a broader artistic technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to evoke mood.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
