An Instrument of Peace: St. Francis of Assisi in Italian Renaissance Art
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1h 7m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
St. Francis of Assisi is one of the best known and most loved saints in the Catholic Church. Not surprisingly, he was often represented in Italian Renaissance art by artists such as Giotto, Donatello, Bellini, Titian, and Caravaggio - just to name a few. Join Dr Rocky for this exclusive webinar as he explores the various representations of the medieval saint in various Renaissance masterpieces.
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