Stigmatization of St. Francis 1300

Giotto’s “Stigmatization of St. Francis” fresco, painted around 1300, depicts the moment when St. Francis received the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, on Mount La Verna. The fresco, housed in the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, shows Francis kneeling in prayer as a seraph descends from heaven, radiating light. This powerful and moving scene, which portrays a key moment in Franciscan history, is renowned for its naturalism and emotional intensity, showcasing Giotto’s mastery of perspective and light.