St Frans af Assisi i ekstase (Il perdono di Assisi) 1516 - 1517

"St Frans af Assisi i ekstase (Il perdono di Assisi)" is a drawing on paper by Leonello Spada, dated 1516-1517, and is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This drawing depicts St. Francis of Assisi kneeling in prayer while an angel presents him with flowers. Above them, the Virgin Mary is shown enthroned in heaven surrounded by angels and cherubs. The composition highlights the holy figures with their ornate robes and gestures, creating a sense of reverence and divine grace. This drawing exemplifies the artistic style of the Renaissance, where religious themes were depicted with a strong sense of realism and humanism.