Until 30 July 2023
Ground Floor Galleries
Come face-to-face with one of history’s most inspirational and revered figures in the first major UK art exhibition to explore Saint Francis of Assisi’s life and legacy.
Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis (1182–1226) from
the 13th century to today, this exhibition looks at why this saint is a figure
of enormous relevance to our time due to his spiritual radicalism, commitment
to the poor, and love of God and nature, as well as his powerful appeals for
peace, and openness to dialogue with other religions.
From some of the earliest medieval panels, relics and manuscripts
to modern-day films and a Marvel comic, the exhibition shines a light on how
Saint Francis has captured the imagination of artists through the centuries,
and how his appeal has transcended generations, continents and different
religious traditions.
It brings together paintings from the National Gallery Collection
by Sassetta, Botticelli, and Zurbarán with international loans including works
by Caravaggio, Josefa de Óbidos, Stanley Spencer, Antony Gormley, Giuseppe
Penone, Andrea Büttner, and an exciting new commission from Richard Long.
This exhibition is curated by Gabriele Finaldi, Director of the
National Gallery and Joost Joustra, the Ahmanson Research Associate Curator in
Art and Religion at the National Gallery.
Detail from Francisco de Zurbarán, 'Saint Francis in Meditation',
1635-9 © The National Gallery, London
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/saint-francis-of-assisi
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