Saint Francis by Federico Barocci, ca. 1600–1604. Oil on canvas. European Paintings.
Saint Francis · Federico Barocci · ca. 1600–1604 · European Paintings

Saint Francis

Federico Barocci

Year
ca. 1600–1604
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
35 3/8 x 30 7/8 in. (89.9 x 78.4 cm); with added strips 35 7/8 x 31 3/8 in. (91.1 x 79.7 cm)
Collection
European Paintings
License
Public Domain

Federico Barocci’s ‘Saint Francis’ was painted ca. 1600–1604. The work was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2003. It measures 91.1 x 79.7 cm with added strips.

The painting shows Saint Francis in contemplation. The medium is oil on canvas, a choice common for Barocci’s religious works.

Barocci was born in 1535 and died in 1612 in Urbino, Italy. He was known for his dynamic compositions and delicate color palette.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/438688

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