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'St Francis Receiving the Stigmata', late 15th-early 16th century. Artist: Francesco Francia

'St Francis Receiving the Stigmata', late 15th-early 16th century. It is said that St Francis received the stigmata, the marks of Christ's wounds, while in an ecstasy of prayer in 1224. Born Giovanni Bernadone, son of a rich Italian merchant, St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) was the founder of the Franciscan order and the Poor Clares, a Franciscan order for women, both orders devoted to the poor and the sick. He was canonised in 1228. From a private collection.
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Title: 'St Francis Receiving the Stigmata', late 15th-early 16th century. Artist: Francesco Francia
Caption: 'St Francis Receiving the Stigmata', late 15th-early 16th century. It is said that St Francis received the stigmata, the marks of Christ's wounds, while in an ecstasy of prayer in 1224. Born Giovanni Bernadone, son of a rich Italian merchant, St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) was the founder of the Franciscan order and the Poor Clares, a Franciscan order for women, both orders devoted to the poor and the sick. He was canonised in 1228. From a private collection.
Personalities: FRANCESCO FRANCIA
Credit: Album / Art Media / Heritage Images
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Image size: 5810 × 3010 px | 50.0 MB
Print size: 49.2 × 25.5 cm | 2287.4 × 1185.0 in (300 dpi)