De heilige Franciscus ontvangt de stigmata 1593

Camillo Procaccini’s *De heilige Franciscus ontvangt de stigmata* from 1593 depicts a pivotal moment in the life of St. Francis. The scene showcases him receiving the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, while kneeling in a wooded landscape. The dramatic depiction of the event, with St. Francis caught between a divine presence and a earthly setting, exemplifies the powerful imagery often found in Baroque art. The print, now residing in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist’s mastery of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a sense of spiritual intensity and the profound impact of this transformative experience on St. Francis.