
Saint Francis of Assisi
National Gallery Company Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 9. May 2023
Book
Hardback
182 pages
978-1-85709-693-4 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring the life, imagery and lasting appeal of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), this landmark book features a core of important historic paintings representing the saint by Giotto, Sassetta, Caravaggio, Zurbaran and El Greco. From his native Umbria, Saint Francis's image spread rapidly to become a global phenomenon and a continuous source of artistic fascination. His commitment to the poor, powerful appeals for peace, openness to dialogue with other religions and embryonic environmentalism radically impacted the Church and society of his time, and still hold great interest today.
Spanning seven centuries and ranging from the earliest, relic-like objects to contemporary art in a variety of media, including works by Antony Gormley, Giuseppe Penone and a new commission from Richard Long, Saint Francis of Assisi reflects on the lasting legacy of Saint Francis - an inherently modern figure who retains a universal appeal.
Published by National Gallery Global/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule:
The National Gallery, London, 6 May-30 July 2023
Spanning seven centuries and ranging from the earliest, relic-like objects to contemporary art in a variety of media, including works by Antony Gormley, Giuseppe Penone and a new commission from Richard Long, Saint Francis of Assisi reflects on the lasting legacy of Saint Francis - an inherently modern figure who retains a universal appeal.
Published by National Gallery Global/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule:
The National Gallery, London, 6 May-30 July 2023
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
80 color illus. + 1 gatefold
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
958 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85709-693-4 (9781857096934)
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Persons
Gabriele Finaldi is director of the National Gallery, London.
Joost Joustra is the Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Research Curator at the National Gallery, London.
Andre Vauchez is the leading authority on Saint Francis and author of his contemporary biography.
Joost Joustra is the Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Research Curator at the National Gallery, London.
Andre Vauchez is the leading authority on Saint Francis and author of his contemporary biography.