A French miniature painting of St. Francis,2nd half of the 15th century Oil on gilded copper. A half of the saint with a finely drawn impressive face in a brown cowl. He is holding a book with the inscription "V-S F-E" in his left hand,the right is raised in admonition. Stigmata on both hands. In a silver frame provided with a small loop for hanging. Dimensions 9 x 7 cm. Francis of Assisi(1181/82 - 1226),founder of the Franciscan Order,was declared a saint in 1228 by Pope Gregory IX.,historic,historical,15th century,handicrafts,handcraft,craft,objec,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: 15th, century, clipping, clippings, craft, cut, cut-, cut-outs, document, documents, francis, french, handcraft, handicrafts, miniature, object, objects, painting, st., stills