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Saint Francis in meditation
Guercino17th Century
Rmn-Grand Palais
Paris, France, France
Saint Francis in Meditation is a fine example of Guercino's work. The saint is holding a crucifix in his left hand, of which only the bottom part is visible. The painting is imbued in a brown color palette, with use of chiaroscuro, taking inspiration from Caravaggio.
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Details
- Title: Saint Francis in meditation
- Creator: Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, best known as Il Guercino (1591-1666), Montpellier, musée Fabre
- Date Created: 17th Century
- Physical Dimensions: 161 x 51 cm
- Original Language: French
- Type: Painting
- Publisher: Rmn-Grand Palais
- Original Source: Montpellier, musée Fabre
- Rights: France, Montpellier, musée Fabre
- External Link: Agence photo de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
- Medium: Oil on canvas
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