Series on the Life of St. Francis. Workshop of Basilio Santa Cruz. c. 1670- 1680. Oil on cloth. 194 x 256 cm.
A curious incident which occurred after the death of St. Francis is shown here. According to the legend he was
| "The Moorish ferryman". Series on the Life of St. Francis. Workshop of Basilio Santa Cruz. c. 1670- 1680. Oil on cloth. 194 x 256 cm. A curious incident which occurred after the death of St. Francis is shown here. According to the legend he was |
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| going to preach in the Kingdom of Bengal and a
pious Moor carried him over the river on his shoulders
The saint thanked him, promising him a thousand years of
life. Note the warm coloring and exotic pomp of the
Orient.
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