Textile with Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, late 14th century

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Textile with Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, late 14th century, Made in Tuscany, Italy, Italian, Colored silks, metal thread, Overall: 35 x 29 in. ( x cm), Textiles-Embroidered, According to his biographers, Saint Francis of Assisi enjoyed all the comforts of wealth and position until he heard Christ calling to him as he prayed. He then promptly renounced his possessions and devoted the rest of his life to poverty, charity, and veneration

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Size: 3106px × 3585px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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