St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata

Artist: Antonio de Pereda
Artwork: St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for a larger altarpiece. It depicts St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata, the wounds of Christ. The saint is shown kneeling in a rocky landscape, with his arms outstretched. An angel appears to him, holding a crucifix. In the background, there is a skull, which is a symbol of mortality.
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