"Master Of The 17th Century Neapolitan School "vision Of Saint Francis""
Master of the 17th century Neapolitan school. Vision of Saint Francis Description The saint of the order, identified by his wounds, is depicted asleep. According to legend, he had a vision in which an angel appeared to him with a violin. This representation of legends is found in many painters, particularly from the 17th century. A famous painting by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino, dating from around 1623, shows the saint in ecstasy at this moment. The painter also depicts an angel floating in the clouds on the left. Oil on canvas, 81 x 104 cm Dimensions 81 x 104 cm Very good condition