What topics does Saint Francis explore?

man, saint, robe, book, gold background, grey habit

Get a print of Saint Francis - vivarini and mantegna influence

The painting Saint Francis by Carlo Crivelli is a stunning example of Early Renaissance art. Created in 1470, this tempera on panel piece measures 74 x 54 cm and showcases the artist's exceptional skill in capturing dramatic scenes.

The Artist and His Style

Carlo Crivelli was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his conservative Late Gothic decorative sensibility. He spent his early years in the Veneto, where he absorbed influences from the Vivarini, Squarcione, and Mantegna. His unique style combines emotional expression with a degree of realism unusual in Italian fifteenth-century painting.

The Painting

The Saint Francis painting depicts the saint in a praying position, with his eyes uplifted and lips parted in passionate prayer. The marks of the stigmata – the wounds of the Crucifixion – are visible on his hands and through the tear in the side of his habit. The austere grey of his habit forms a striking contrast to the glittering damask patterns tooled into the gilded background. Key Features:

The painting's use of gold surfaces creates an optical effect that would have flickered and shone in the candlelight of a medieval church.
The artist's attention to detail is evident in the sinews standing out on Francis's hands, veins pulsating in his throat and forehead, and every hair in his eyebrows.

Availability and Reproduction

The original Saint Francis painting can be found in the National Gallery in London. However, TopImpressionists.com offers handmade oil painting reproductions of this masterpiece. For a little more than a print, you can own a hand-painted reproduction of Carlo Crivelli's Saint Francis.
To learn more about Carlo Crivelli and his works, visit TopImpressionists.com's artist page. For information on the painting's history and significance, see Wikipedia's article on Carlo Crivelli.

Questions & Answers

How is "Saint Francis" by Carlo Crivelli proportioned, and how big is it?

The format of "Saint Francis" is portrait, and the original measures 74 x 54 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.

How does "Saint Francis" fit into Carlo Crivelli's themes and style?

"Saint Francis" shares with Carlo Crivelli's other works its Early Renaissance style and the recorded themes: vivarini and mantegna influence, late gothic decorative style, religious devotion and prayer, stigmata of saint francis, veneto and ancona styles, trompe l'oeil techniques.

What placement suits the format of "Saint Francis" by Carlo Crivelli?

The portrait format of "Saint Francis" by Carlo Crivelli is recommended for an office. Format and space together guide the placement of a reproduction.

Artist Biography

early life and training

carlo crivelli, an italian renaissance painter, was born in venice around 1430-35. he came from a family of painters and received his artistic formation in venice and padua. crivelli's early training is believed to have been under jacobello del fiore, who was still active in 1436. he also studied at the school of vivarini in venice.

career and style

crivelli spent his early years in the veneto, absorbing influences from vivarini, squarcione, and mantegna. by 1458, he left the veneto and spent most of his career in the march of ancona, developing a distinctive personal style that contrasts with that of his venetian contemporary giovanni bellini. crivelli's work is characterized by a conservative late gothic decorative sensibility, marked by a linear quality, attention to detail, and the use of "trompe l'oeil" techniques.

notable works and collaborations

* carlo crivelli's painting "madonna and child enthroned" (106 x 55 cm, museum of fine arts, budapest, hungary) is a prime example of his style. * he collaborated with his younger brother vittorio crivelli on several projects. * pietro alemanno, a painter who immigrated to the march of ancona from germany/austria, was his pupil and collaborator.

museums and collections

* the pinacoteca di brera in milan, italy, features several of crivelli's works, including "pietà" (128 x 241 cm). * the museum san giovanni in bragora in venice, italy, has a collection of artworks from various periods and styles, including some attributed to crivelli.

crivelli's legacy continues to inspire art enthusiasts and scholars alike, with his work remaining a testament to the enduring power of conservative late gothic decorative sensibility.

Carlo Crivelli

1435 - 1495 , Italy

Quick Facts

Full Name: Carlo Crivelli
Nationality: Italian
Date Of Birth: 1435
Date Of Death: 1495
Place Of Birth: Venice, Italy
Notable Artworks:
- Madonna and Child
- Saint Bartholomew
- Saint Roch
Artistic Movement Or Style: Late Gothic/Renaissance
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Jacobello del Fiore
- Vivarini
- Squarcione
- Mantegna
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Giovanni Bellini']

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White $1

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P118B $10

P118H $10

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P438Z $10

P508JH $12

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P805H $10

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P959ZH $10

P968JZ $12

W106C $8

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W307PJ $10

W316G $10

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W398PJ $8

W4111J $10

W500HY $15

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W692G $12

W849H $8

W940BG $15

W953PJ $8

H24-GOLD $30

H24-SILVER $30

H36-GOLD $45

H36-SILVER $45

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