Saint Francis Renouncing His Worldly Goods 1696 - 1697

This preparatory drawing, "Saint Francis Renouncing His Worldly Goods," by Italian artist Luigi Garzi, depicts the moment when Saint Francis of Assisi, kneeling before a bishop, renounces his wealth and embraces poverty. The drawing, rendered in brown ink, shows the scene in an architectural setting, the perspective grid visible in the composition, which was common practice for Italian artists in the 17th century. The drawing is a testament to the power of faith and a reminder of the story of Saint Francis’s conversion. It is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York.