Saint Francis of Assisi c. 1181-1226

St. — A magnificent full-length fresco portrait of St. Francis of Assisi, protected under glass in St. Gregory's Chapel. It is labeled "Fr. Franciscus" and the saint is shown without the stigmata or a halo, indicating it was painted during his lifetime, before 1224. The Byzantine influence of the chapel's Roman painters can especially be seen in this portrait - Francis is shown facing front and with one eye larger than the other, recalling the famous icon of Christ at St... David Joyal all photos →

Quick Facts

Index Name: Francis of Assisi
Life Dates: c. 1181-1226
Culture/Nationality: Italian
Occupation(s): friar, saint

Article Info

Page Title: Saint Francis of Assisi
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: March 11, 2022
Last Updated: April 5, 2022