Although Saint Francis is frequently portrayed with a book, other scenes in which he actually leafs through the book have not yet been discovered. Perhaps the action refers to a passage from the 'Legenda Maior' where we read that Francis would always reach for the Bible in moments of serious doubt. The scene is undoubtedly intended to encourage meditation. From 1598 onwards, until around 1608, Bernardo Strozzi painted mainly small half figures of saints. According to his biographers, he worked at great speed and only later did he concentrate on improving his style.
Specifications
| Title | Saint Francis |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 92 cm Height 123 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Bernardo Strozzi
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| Accession number | 2635 (OK) |
| Credits | From the estate of G.Ph. Verhagen, 1961 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1961 |
| Creation date | in 1610 - 1615 |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) De collectie als tijdmachine (2017) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Bernardo Strozzi
Genua 1581 - Venetië 1644
The painter Bernardo Strozzi spent his early life as a Capucine monk in the monastery in Genua, Italy. After Rubens' stay in that city in 1607, Strozzi's style...
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