São Francisco (Nuno Gonçalves) Explained

Type:Oil on oakwood
São Francisco
Artist:Nuno Gonçalves
Year:c. 1470-1480
Height Metric:117
Width Metric:90
City:Lisbon
Museum:National Museum of Ancient Art

São Francisco (English: Saint Francis) is a painting by Portuguese Renaissance artist Nuno Gonçalves, created c. 1470-1480. It represents Saint Francis, in his monk dress, holding a crucifix. It is held at the National Museum of Ancient Art, in Lisbon.

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