St Francis Receiving the Stigmata 1240-50

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"St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata (1240-50)" is a notable thirteenth-century fresco attributed to the Master of San Francesco Bardi, an anonymous Italian painter active in the mid-13th century. The fresco is a significant work of art from the early Italian Renaissance, depicting the moment when St. Francis of Assisi is said to have received the wounds of Christ, known as the stigmata, during a religious vision. This event is a cornerstone of Franciscan iconography and has been a subject of artistic representation since the 13th century.

The fresco is located in the Bardi Chapel of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Italy, a church that is renowned for its art and history. The Master of San Francesco Bardi, named after this work, is recognized for his contributions to the development of Italian painting. His identity remains unknown, but his style is characterized by the expressive use of color and a narrative clarity that was innovative for the time.

"St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata (1240-50)" is considered an important example of early Italian fresco technique and religious art. The composition of the fresco shows St. Francis kneeling in prayer on Mount La Verna, with rays of light emanating from the figure of Christ on the cross, directed towards the hands, feet, and side of the saint, marking him with the stigmata. The fresco's portrayal of St. Francis captures the intense spirituality and humility of the saint, reflecting the devotional practices and theological emphases of the Franciscan Order during the period.

The artwork is not only significant for its religious subject matter but also for its historical context, as it reflects the growing interest in naturalism and the human experience of the divine, which would come to define the Renaissance art movement. The fresco has been studied for its iconography, style, and cultural significance, contributing to our understanding of the religious and artistic climate of 13th-century Italy.

As an early representation of a pivotal moment in the life of St. Francis, the fresco is a valuable piece of cultural heritage, offering insight into the religious fervor and artistic innovation of the time. It remains an object of veneration and scholarly interest, attracting visitors and researchers to the Basilica of Santa Croce to admire its historical and aesthetic qualities.

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