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Andrea Sacchi: 'Saints Anthony Abbot and Francis of Assisi'

Saints Anthony Abbot and Francis of Assisi

before 1627, Andrea Sacchi

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This painting is part of the group: Four Saints for Palazzo Barberini
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Saint Anthony reads a book and holds his tau-shaped cross; Saint Francis crosses his hands before him, showing his stigmata, and looks heavenwards.

This work, and its companion picture 'Saints Andrew and Thomas' by Bernini, are both recorded in a 1692 inventory of the Barberini collection, Rome.

Other paintings in this group: Four Saints for Palazzo Barberini

Saints Andrew and Thomas
Saints Andrew and Thomas from Four Saints for Palazzo Barberini
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
before 1627
Saints Andrew and Thomas

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