Legend of St Francis- 6. Dream of Innocent III (detail 2) 1297-99

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"Legend of St. Francis: 6. Dream of Innocent III" is a fresco by the Italian artist Giotto di Bondone, painted around 1297-1299 as part of a series depicting the life of St. Francis of Assisi. This series is located in the Upper Church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy. The frescoes are considered to be some of Giotto's masterpieces and a seminal work of the early Italian Renaissance, marking a departure from the Byzantine style of painting towards more naturalistic representations.

The "Dream of Innocent III" scene is particularly significant within the series as it illustrates a pivotal moment in the history of the Franciscan Order. According to legend, Pope Innocent III had a dream in which he saw the Lateran Basilica, the ecclesiastical seat of the Pope in Rome, about to collapse. However, a small and humble man, whom he recognized as St. Francis, held up the church, preventing its destruction. This dream was interpreted as a divine sign that St. Francis and his followers were to play a crucial role in the renewal of the Church.

In the fresco, Giotto captures this vision with dramatic effect, employing a keen sense of spatial depth and emotional resonance that were innovative for the time. The composition typically shows Pope Innocent III asleep in his bed with the vision of St. Francis supporting the church appearing above him. The use of chiaroscuro, or the contrast between light and dark, helps to emphasize the spiritual illumination of the dream and the divine nature of St. Francis' mission.

Giotto's work on the St. Francis cycle, including the "Dream of Innocent III," is celebrated for its narrative clarity and its ability to convey complex theological ideas through art. The frescoes have been extensively studied for their iconography, style, and Giotto's pioneering techniques, which laid the groundwork for subsequent developments in Western art.

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