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The Legend of St. Francis of Assisi

Sassetta, 1437–1444

Seven panels, trefoiled top. They originally formed the back of an altarpiece painted for the Church of San Francesco at Borgo Sansepolero together with one other in the Chantilly Museum. 1: St Francis and the Beggar and the Dream of St Francis; 2: St Francis Renouncing his Heritage; 3: St Francis and the Conversion of the Wolf of Gubbio; 4: St Francis before the Soldan; 5: St Francis before the Pope; 6: St Francis Receiving Stigmata; 7: The Funeral of St Francis.

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Title of artwork, date

The Legend of St. Francis of Assisi, 1437–1444

Date supported

1934

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

88 x 52 cm

Grant

10000

Total cost

43000

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