Saint Francis

Federico Barocci

Created:
Movement:
ca. 1600–1604
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key Notes:
Italo-Byzantine style; Religious iconography
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Dimensions:
35 3/8 x 30 7/8 in. (89.9 x 78.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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Painted between 1600 and 1604, the work reflects the Counter-Reformation’s emphasis on direct, emotional engagement with the divine. Barocci translates Franciscan piety into a deeply human vision, inviting viewers to contemplate the saint’s self-denial and ecstatic union with Christ, while demonstrating the painter’s skill in blending naturalism with devotional intensity.

Description of the work:

Saint Francis by Master of Federico Barocci

Saint Francis by Federico Barocci depicts the saint in a moment of mystical devotion, kneeling before a crucifix and absorbed in prayer. The scene is illuminated with Barocci’s signature soft light and delicate color harmonies, emphasizing the saint’s humility and spiritual fervor.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Saint Francis