St. Francis c. 1606 2

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"St. Francis in Meditation" is a painting traditionally attributed to the Italian Baroque master Caravaggio, believed to have been created around 1606. The artwork depicts St. Francis of Assisi, a revered Christian saint known for his deep devotion and connection to nature and God. In this painting, St. Francis is shown in a moment of profound contemplation or ecstasy, embodying the intense spirituality and emotional depth characteristic of Caravaggio's work.

The painting is executed in Caravaggio's signature chiaroscuro technique, with dramatic contrasts between light and shadow that enhance the spiritual intensity of the scene. St. Francis is typically portrayed with the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, which he is said to have received out of his deep identification with the suffering of Jesus. The saint's humble attire and the dark, muted tones of the background further emphasize his ascetic life and spiritual commitment.

While the exact date of the painting's creation is uncertain, it is generally placed in the period following Caravaggio's flight from Rome after a brawl that led to a death, an event which marked a turning point in the artist's life and career. During this time, Caravaggio's works often reflected themes of repentance and redemption, aligning with the introspective nature of "St. Francis in Meditation."

The painting's provenance and attribution have been subjects of scholarly debate. It is one of two works by Caravaggio featuring St. Francis from around the same period, the other being "St. Francis in Ecstasy." "St. Francis in Meditation" is housed in the Contarelli Chapel in the church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome, a location that has contributed to its visibility and influence in the study of Caravaggio's oeuvre.

As with many of Caravaggio's works, "St. Francis in Meditation" has been influential in the development of Baroque art, with its realistic depiction of human emotion and its innovative use of light and shadow serving as a model for subsequent generations of artists. The painting continues to be admired for its emotional power and technical mastery, and it remains an important piece in the canon of Western art history.

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