Franciscus van Assisi ontvangt stigmata van Christus 1623 - 1660

This etching, "Franciscus van Assisi ontvangt stigmata van Christus" by Pieter de Bailliu, depicts a pivotal moment in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. The artwork, created between 1623 and 1660, showcases the moment when Francis receives the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, as a divine mark of his devotion. The dynamic composition, featuring Francis in a state of awe and rapture, is accentuated by the use of light and shadow, a hallmark of Baroque art. This print, held in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful testament to the enduring influence of faith in 17th-century art.