Legend of St Francis- 16. Death of the Knight of Celano 1297-1300

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"Legend of St. Francis - 16. Death of the Knight of Celano" is a fresco by the Italian Renaissance master Giotto di Bondone, painted between 1297 and 1300. It is part of a series of 28 frescoes depicting the life of St. Francis of Assisi, located in the Upper Church of the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi in Assisi, Italy. This particular fresco, which is the sixteenth scene in the series, illustrates the miraculous event following the death of a knight from Celano, a town in the Abruzzo region of Italy, who was devoted to St. Francis.

The narrative depicted in the fresco is drawn from "The Little Flowers of St. Francis," a collection of legends and folklore about the life of St. Francis and his early companions. According to the story, the knight had a great veneration for St. Francis and his way of life. Upon his death, the knight is said to have been protected by St. Francis from demons who sought to claim his soul due to his former worldly life. The fresco captures the moment of the knight's death, with figures surrounding the deceased and a representation of St. Francis interceding on his behalf.

Giotto's work is celebrated for its humanistic approach to religious subjects, and this fresco is no exception. The artist's use of expressive faces, gestures, and a naturalistic style marked a significant departure from the Byzantine art that preceded it, signaling the beginning of the Renaissance in painting. Giotto's frescoes in Assisi have been influential in the history of Western art, and the "Legend of St. Francis - 16. Death of the Knight of Celano" contributes to this legacy by showcasing the artist's skill in storytelling through visual means.

The fresco is an important cultural and religious artifact, reflecting the devotional practices of the time and the Franciscan Order's emphasis on humility, charity, and the protection afforded by faith. As part of the larger cycle of frescoes, it offers insight into the life of St. Francis and the values he espoused, as well as into the artistic innovations of Giotto, whose work laid the groundwork for future generations of artists.

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