The Stigmatization of Saint Francis 1607

"The Stigmatization of Saint Francis" is a pen and ink drawing by Johann Matthias Kager, created in 1607. This small drawing depicts the moment when Saint Francis receives the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, on his hands, feet, and side. The drawing shows Saint Francis in the foreground, his hands outstretched as if in pain, looking upwards towards a vision of Christ on the cross in the clouds. The scene is set in a wooded landscape with a distant town or city in the background. Kager's drawing captures the dramatic moment of the stigmatization with detailed and expressive lines. This drawing is an example of the artist's ability to create a sense of depth and emotion through his work.