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Virgin and Child with St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist (fresco)
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Virgin and Child with St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist (fresco)
XIR179447 Virgin and Child with St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1284-after 1345); San Francesco, Assisi, Italy; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12745059
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Donor Sacred Vierge A Lenfant Early Gothic Halo
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This fresco, titled "Virgin and Child with St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist" is a masterpiece created by Italian artist Pietro Lorenzetti in the 14th century. The artwork can be found at San Francesco in Assisi, Italy, where it continues to inspire awe and reverence. In this scene, the Virgin Mary cradles baby Jesus tenderly in her arms while standing on a cloud-like platform. Her serene expression radiates maternal love and divine grace as she gazes down upon her son. The infant Jesus looks up at his mother adoringly, his tiny hand reaching out towards her face. Flanking them are two revered figures from Christian tradition: St. Francis of Assisi and St. John the Evangelist. Both saints are depicted with halos symbolizing their holiness and spiritual significance. St. Francis kneels humbly before Mary and Jesus, dressed in his iconic brown Franciscan habit adorned with a rope belt tied around his waist—a reminder of his vow of poverty. On the other side stands St. John the Evangelist, identified by his youthful appearance and holding an open book—an allusion to his role as one of Christ's closest disciples who recorded His teachings. Lorenzetti's skillful use of color, intricate details, and delicate brushwork brings this sacred scene to life on the walls of San Francesco for all to admire for centuries to come.
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