Saint Francis of Assisi / Gabriele Finaldi and Joost Joustra ; with an essay by André Vauchez ; and contributions by Susanna Avery-Quash, Ayla Lepine, Laura Llewellyn, Daniel Sobrino Ralston and Jennifer Sliwka.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Finaldi, Gabriele, Editor.

Joustra, Joost, Editor.

Vauchez, André, Contributor.

Avery-Quash, Susanna, Contributor.

Lepine, Ayla, Contributor.

Llewellyn, Laura, Contributor.

Sobrino Ralston, Daniel, Contributor.

Sliwka, Jennifer, Contributor.

National Gallery (Great Britain), issuing body, host institution.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226--Portraits--Exhibitions.

Francis.

Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226.

Christian saints in art--Exhibitions.

Christian saints in art.

Genre:

Exhibition catalogs.

Physical Description:

181 pages : colour illustrations, map ; 23 x 23 cm

Distribution:

[New Haven] : Yale University Press

Place of Publication:

London : National Gallery Global Limited, 2023.

Summary:

"Exploring the life, imagery and lasting appeal of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), this landmark book features a core of important historic paintings representing the saint by Giotto, Sassetta, Caravaggio, Zurbarán and El Greco. From his native Umbria, Saint Francis's image spread rapidly to become a global phenomenon and a continuous source of artistic fascination. His commitment to the poor, powerful appeals for peace, openness to dialogue with other religions and embryonic environmentalism radically impacted the Church and society of his time, and still hold great interest today. Spanning seven centuries and ranging from the earliest, relic-like objects to contemporary art in a variety of media, including works by Antony Gormley, Giuseppe Penone and a new commission from Richard Long, Saint Francis of Assisi reflects on the lasting legacy of Saint Francis - an inherently modern figure who retains a universal appeal. Exhibition: The National Gallery, London, UK (06.05. - 30.07.2023)."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

"A sun was born into the world" : in search of Saint Francis of Assisi / Joost Joustra

Francis : the image of a saint / Gabriele Finaldi

Changing perspectives : Francis through the ages / André Vauchez

Catalogue. Saint Francis of Assisi ; Franciscan beginnings ; The mystical Francis ; The natural world ; Saint Clare of Assisi ; A radical saint.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-173) and index.

ISBN:

9781857096934

1857096932

OCLC:

1346950686