Spanish school of the early 17th century

Spanish school of the early 17th century.
"St. Francis of Assisi.
Oil on canvas. Relined.
Frame of the early 20th century.
Measurements: 52 x 40 cm; 60 x 50 cm (frame).

In this scene so intimate, sober and devotional, the artist portrays St. Francis in prayer, in a totally austere scene where only a few elements stand out. St. Francis, depicted bust-length, holds the cross in his hands, observing it with devotion. The thick brushstroke defines a rotund figure, of profound humanity, with great economy of color, limited to the range of browns, which only emphasizes the message of humility and mystical simplicity that the saint advocated throughout his life.