Title: Saint Francis

Artist: Italian Master

Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata An Angel Crowning Saints Cecilia and Valerian 1330s Italian Master Active in Naples or Avignon, 1300s Tempera and gold leaf on panel Description (Right) Delicately painted and small enough to hold in one's hands, this panel was probably crafted to complement the private devotions of a single owner, the Blessed Delphine de Signe. While contemplating it, the pious Delphine could meditate upon her chaste marriage, modeled after that of Saints Cecilia and Valerian (right), and upon her membership in the Franciscan lay order founded by Saint Francis