St. Francis c. 1606

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"Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy" (c. 1606) is a painting by the Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, housed in the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut. The artwork depicts Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order, at the moment of receiving the stigmata, the wounds corresponding to those of Christ at the crucifixion. This event is said to have occurred to Francis in 1224 on the mountain of La Verna.

Caravaggio's portrayal of Saint Francis is imbued with the intense emotional and spiritual fervor characteristic of the artist's mature work. The saint is shown in a darkened landscape, illuminated by a soft, otherworldly light that highlights his expression of rapturous devotion. The composition focuses on the saint's face and the hands bearing the stigmata, with a companion, often identified as Brother Leo, witnessing the miraculous event in the background.

This painting is one of several works by Caravaggio that explore religious ecstasy and martyrdom, themes that resonate with the Counter-Reformation's emphasis on personal piety and the physical reality of the saints' experiences. The use of chiaroscuro, the dramatic contrast between light and shadow, serves to heighten the emotional intensity of the scene and is a hallmark of Caravaggio's style.

The exact date of the painting's creation is uncertain, but it is generally dated to around 1606, a period during which Caravaggio had fled Rome after being involved in a fatal brawl. During this time, he produced a series of works for various patrons as he moved through different cities in Italy.

"Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy" is considered an important example of Caravaggio's religious paintings and contributes significantly to the understanding of his artistic legacy and the broader context of Baroque art. The painting's provenance and critical reception over time further reflect its enduring significance in the canon of Western art.

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