Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
This artwork depicts Saint Francis receiving the stigmata, a powerful moment of spiritual significance where he bears the wounds of Christ. The painting is characterized by emotional intensity and religious fervor.
Historical Context
This piece reflects the deep religious convictions of the medieval period, particularly the veneration of saints and their miraculous experiences, which were central to the spiritual life of the time.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1295
Dimensions
160.00 × 110.00 cm
Materials
Tempera on wood panel
Technique
Fresco painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
The Louvre Museum
Provenance
Originally commissioned for a Franciscan church, now held in a private collection.
Exhibition History
Displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Inscriptions & Signatures
Signed by Giotto di Bondone in the lower right corner.
Frame Information
Original gilded frame from the era of creation.
Condition Reports
Minor restoration conducted in the late 20th century to address fading colors.
References & Bibliography
Documented in the exhibition catalog 'Giotto and His World' by Caroline Elam.