The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a person's body. The individual is positioned facing slightly to the left, with their head turned to look directly at the viewer. The person's facial features include a solemn expression with deep-set eyes and a beard. They have a hood over their head, with their hair not visible beneath it. The person is wearing a robe, typical of monastic attire, which covers their shoulders and chest. In their right hand, they hold a closed book, and their left hand is raised, fingers extended in a gesture. The background is filled with radiating lines, and ornate decorative scrolling borders surround the image. The text below reads "Vera SS. Francisci Effigies."

The True Effigy of Saint Francis

c. 1620-1621

Medium: etching with some engraving on laid paper
Classification: Print
Period: 1601 to 1650
Image size: 2222 × 3194px

Description

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a person's body. The individual is positioned facing slightly to the left, with their head turned to look directly at the viewer. The person's facial features include a solemn expression with deep-set eyes and a beard. They have a hood over their head, with their hair not visible beneath it. The person is wearing a robe, typical of monastic attire, which covers their shoulders and chest. In their right hand, they hold a closed book, and their left hand is raised, fingers extended in a gesture. The background is filled with radiating lines, and ornate decorative scrolling borders surround the image. The text below reads "Vera SS. Francisci Effigies."

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