St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata

St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata by Jan van Eyck
Artist
Jan van Eyck
Date
c.1427
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Sabauda Gallery
"St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata" is a compelling religious painting from the Northern renaissance period, distinguished by its meticulous attention to detail and use of oil paints. The Panel features the saint in a moment of divine ecstasy, vividly capturing the miraculous event of him receiving the stigmata. The artist’s careful composition and naturalistic style exemplify the Northern renaissance’s focus on realism and religious devotion, making it a significant work within the tradition of religious painting.

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