Saint Francis Altarpiece
Pescia, Italy 1235
Tempera on wood
Italio-Byzantine Style
This work is noted because it is the earliest representation of Francis of Assisi. The golden background is very Byzantine.
Stigmata- marks resembling Christ's wounds that miraculously appeared on his hands and feet.
Gold leaf is a key part of this painting too because it emphasizes the image's flatness and spiritual nature. This work highlights the important role of religious order in late medieval Italy.
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