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Saint Francis stands on a marble ledge against a golden background. He embraces a Crucifix and gazes compassionately at the tiny figure of the crucified Christ. If you look closely you can see bright red blood on Christ's feet and his white loin cloth, where it has dripped from the wound in his side.The saint is flanked by angels playing musical instruments, their feet supported by small clouds. His meditation on Christ's suffering was so intense that, during a vision of Christ on the Cross, Saint Francis miraculously developed the wounds of the Crucifixion. We can see them here on his hands and feet.The picture was once thought to be by the Florentine artist Filippino Lippi, but cleaning and restoration in 2002 revealed that it is probably an early work by his teacher, Botticelli.

The National Gallery, London

London

Title

Saint Francis of Assisi with Angels

Date

about 1475-80

Medium

Tempera and oil on wood

Measurements

H 49.5 x W 31.8 cm

Accession number

NG598

Acquisition method

Bought, 1858

Work type

Painting

The National Gallery, London

Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England

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Artist or maker

Sandro Botticelli

1444/1445–1510

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