Giacinto Brandi (1621–1691), Circle of - San Francesco

Important ancient collectible painting from the 17th century
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Giacinto Brandi (Poli, 23 February 1621 – Rome, 19 January 1691) circle
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“Saint Francis”
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Oil on panel - circa 1650 - 17th century
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The painting depicts Saint Francis, portrayed as an emaciated sufferer and dressed in a simple sackcloth habit. In the 17th century, the personality of the Assisi artist inspired images with a strong naturalistic character, urging the Caravaggesque and dark artists to paint his composed and penitential prayer with realism. The panel in question fully belongs to this line of research and has been assigned to Giacinto Brandi for its expressive force and peculiar interpretation, inspired by the models of Giovanni Lanfranco revisited through the chiaroscuro of Mattia Preti. The artist's personal baroque exegesis comes with this work to circumscribe the multiple pictorial directions of seventeenth-century Rome, combining the naturalistic vision with the solidity of a classicist structure and thanks to this synthesis, obtains an undoubted critical consensus around the middle of the century, inducing people to state that: 'Pierfrancesco Mola, Frabitio Chiari, and Giacinto Brandi are of no ordinary expectation, even at a young age'.
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Reference bibliography:
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F. Scanelli, 'The microcosm of painting, or Treatise divided into two books', Cesena 1657, p. 208
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A. Pampalone, 'For Giacinto Brandi', in 'Bollettino d'arte', 5, 58. 1973, ad vocim
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Measurements: 33 x 28 cm in a contemporary gilded frame
Board: 24 x 19 cm
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Work in good condition of conservation, recently cleaned and treated with conservative restoration. It shows signs of wear, small holes and small lacks of color.
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We propose it to the most selective collectors looking for a painting capable of clearly expressing the greatness and fame of the work published here.
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Ideal for collecting and investment
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With certificate of authenticity in accordance with the law
Professional packaging and insured shipping
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The frame in the photo is considered a gift attached to the artwork. It will be delivered with the painting free of charge. No disputes will be accepted on the frame or complaints about hypothetical transport damages, relating to the frame.