Italian Painter of 17th Century, Saint Francis... Lot n° 18

Saint Francis is immersed in Christ's suffering. He has tears in his reddened eyes and holds a skull in his hands, a symbol of the transience of earthly life. To his right is a crucifix, to his left is an open book. In the book you can decipher the title, it reads: "The Monastery", an allusion to the older branch of the Minorite order, who were also called Conventuals. The impact of the light emphasizes the impressive face of the saint. Dimensions 113 × 91 cm Medium Oil on canvas