Receiving the Stigmata 1429

Fra Angelico's "Receiving the Stigmata" (1429) depicts a scene from the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, who received the wounds of Christ on his hands, feet, and side. The painting shows the moment Saint Francis received the stigmata as he knelt in prayer, with a seraph appearing above him in a radiant light. The scene is set against a mountainous landscape, emphasizing the spiritual experience taking place. Angelico's meticulous detail and the mystical atmosphere make this artwork a compelling example of Early Renaissance Italian painting and a testament to the artist's devotion to his subject.