Roundel with Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata 1505 - 1515

This roundel, created by Albrecht Dürer between 1505 and 1515, depicts Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata. The scene is set in a landscape with a distant castle, highlighting the saint's spiritual encounter. Dürer's meticulous attention to detail and realistic depiction of the scene are characteristic of his style, making the piece a powerful and memorable representation of a pivotal moment in Saint Francis's life. The roundel is a beautiful example of stained glass art from the Northern Renaissance, and it is considered one of Dürer's most significant works in this medium.