Saint Francis (Gonçalves)
Painting by Nuno Gonçalves
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Saint Francis (Portuguese: São Francisco) is an oil on oak painting attributed to the Portuguese Renaissance artist Nuno Gonçalves, executed c. 1470–1480. It is held in the National Museum of Ancient Art, in Lisbon.
| Saint Francis | |
|---|---|
| São Francisco (Portuguese) | |
| Artist | Nuno Gonçalves |
| Year | c. 1470–1480 |
| Type | Oil on oak |
| Dimensions | 117 cm × 90 cm (46 in × 35 in) |
| Location | |
It is a depiction of Saint Francis. He appears in his monk habit, with an hood covering his head, seated, while holding with both hands a crucifix.
External links
Media related to Saint Francis by Nuno Gonçalves at Wikimedia Commons- IMC-IP São Francisco de Nuno Gonçalves