Sacristia Di San Francesco Della Vigna, a Venizia. San Bonaventura Nello Studio 

This painting depicts a scene of St. Bonaventure, a prominent 13th century Franciscan friar and cardinal, engaged in scholarly work. Painted by the Venetian artist Palma il Giovane (c. 1550–1628), the work shows the saint in a darkened study, writing with a quill while also looking intently at a book propped on a pedestal. The deep shadows and rich, dark hues create a sense of introspective contemplation. The work’s realism and dramatic lighting are characteristic of the late Renaissance style, while also foreshadowing the Baroque period.