St. Francis Embracing the Crucified Christ – Murillo Portrait with the prophets Moses and

with the prophets Moses and Elijah on either side of Him in the sky

This beautiful painting by E

The only face with real expression on it is John the Baptist's

Soldiers roughly force crowns onto the head of Jesus

St. Francis Embracing the Crucified Christ – Murillo Portrait with the prophets Moses andThis artwork by Esteban Murillo shows Saint Francis of Assisi embracing the Crucified Jesus, while the Saint's foot rests on the globe, representing the mendicant friar's renunciation of the world for Christ. Two angels hold a book, on which is written in Latin: "You who do not give up everything that you have cannot be my disciple". The Savior wraps His right arm around Francis, showing His acceptance of the Saint's offering. Usage note: This digital