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Etching of bearded Saint Francis reclining by a skull and rosary while a winged cherub plays a violin above him in the clouds.

Saint Francis of Assisi with a violin-playing angel, etching

An etching of Saint Francis of Assisi reclining in a rocky landscape, bearded and hooded in a brown habit, holding a crucifix and resting beside a skull and rosary. Above him a winged cherub plays a violin in the clouds, with the Italian inscription and printmaker's credit along the lower margin.

Artist
Lorenzi, Lorenzo, active 1750-1760
Date
[175?-?]
Medium
Etchings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
3064 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 185.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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