In a New Light: Giovanni Bellini's St. Francis in the Desert

by Charlotte Hale and Susannah Rutherglen

Book Overview

Giovanni Bellini's St. Francis in the Desert (c. 1476-78) is a masterpiece of Venetian Renaissance art that has inspired generations of visitors to The Frick Collection. This monumental panel painting portrays the beloved Christian saint alone in a mountainous wilderness, stepping forward from his simple shelter into a golden light that seems to transfigure him spiritually. For centuries, viewers have puzzled over the work's meaning; until recently,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1907804390
• ISBN13: 9781907804397
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Giles
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.8" x 11.3"