Rubens was a great Flemish painter of the Baroque era. Known for the liveliness and aesthetics of his works, Rubens creates here the depiction of St. Francis.
Saint Francis lived between 12/13 century AD and founded the Franciscan order. Francis' pure heart allowed him to feel the Divine touch in every creation of nature. A man who vehemently denied carnal pleasures and exposed his body to cold, hunger, and insomnia in order to fight his carnal desires. His discipline, his faith in God and his love for his fellow man led him to the path of eternal friendship with Christ. The life of St. Francis is associated with equality, devotion to God, love for fellow human beings and contempt for material pleasures.
Rubens creates a work that focuses on the spiritual depth of Francis as well as his ability to communicate with Divine love.
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