St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata
- 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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