Italian Catholic saint, friar, deacon and preacher and founder of the Franciscan Order (1181/2–1226)

Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata of Christ from the seraph. Engraving by R. Sadeler.

The first encounter between Saint Francis and the birds. Etching by R. Sciaminossi after J. Ligozzi, ca. 1612.

Buildings of the church and monastery of Mount Verna. Engraving attributed to D. Falcini after J. Ligozzi, ca. 1612.

Saint Francis of Assisi holding a crucifix, preaching to a crowd of people. Etching by R. Schiaminossi, 1602.

Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata of Christ from the seraph. Engraving attributed to Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert after A. Bloemaert (?), 16--.

Interior of the Capella della Croce on Mount Verna; with a painting of Saint Francis on the altar. Engraving attributed to D. Falcini after J. Ligozzi, ca. 1612.

Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata of Christ from the seraph. Woodcut, 15--.

Saint Francis of Assisi in his cell having a vision of an angel playing the violin on a cloud. Engraving by R. Sadeler II after P. Piazza, 16--.

Saint Francis of Assisi supported by an angel is receiving the stigmata of Christ; two angels in the sky. Etching, 17--.

Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata. Engraving by C. Cort, 1575, after G. Muziano.

Saint Francis of Assisi in ecstasy after receiving the stigmata, held by two angels; an angel playing the violin on a cloud. Etching by L. Vorsterman the elder after G. Seghers, 16--.

Saint Francis of Assisi, kneeling, contemplating a crucifix; a Franciscan monk in the background. Etching, 17--.

1 print : engraving ; image 39.8 x 25.7 cm

The interior of the chapel of Saint Mary Magdalen, on Mount Verna, where Saint Francis of Assisi retreated. Engraving attributed to D. Falcini after J. Ligozzi, ca. 1612.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Elizabeth and Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving by F.F. Walker after L. Mazzolino da Ferrara.

Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving after G. Reni.

Explicació breu de la indulgencia (vulgo jubileu) de la Porciuncula : Encontrantse N.S. P. S. Francesch en la iglesia de la Mare de Deu dels Angels de la Porciuncula, meresqué del Cel una soberana Visió, en que li aparegué Christo Senyor nostre y María Santíssima accompanyáts de gran multitut de Angels ...

1 drawing : pencil ; border 28.2 x 18.7 cm.

The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and angels, with Saint Francis, Saint Dominic, Saint Monica and Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after L. Carracci.

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Francis of Assisi

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Fioretti.

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Oratio pro defensione fidei christianae.

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The interior of the chapel of Saint Mary Magdalen, on Mount Verna, where Saint Francis of Assisi retreated. Engraving attributed to D. Falcini after J. Ligozzi, ca. 1612.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Elizabeth and Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving by F.F. Walker after L. Mazzolino da Ferrara.

Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving after G. Reni.

The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and angels, with Saint Francis, Saint Dominic, Saint Monica and Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after L. Carracci.

Francis of Assisi

Images from the collections

Images featuring Francis of Assisi

Works from the collections

Fioretti.

Fioretti.

Fioretti.

Oratio pro defensione fidei christianae.

Fioretti.

The interior of the chapel of Saint Mary Magdalen, on Mount Verna, where Saint Francis of Assisi retreated. Engraving attributed to D. Falcini after J. Ligozzi, ca. 1612.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Elizabeth and Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving by F.F. Walker after L. Mazzolino da Ferrara.

Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving after G. Reni.

The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and angels, with Saint Francis, Saint Dominic, Saint Monica and Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after L. Carracci.

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