The Cordons of Saint Francis - Agostino Carracci
- US delivery calculated at checkout
- Guaranteed High Quality Prints
- Secure payments
- Sustainable materials
- Made in the USA
This engraving by Agostino Carracci depicts an allegorical scene of Saint Francis distributing cords, with detailed figures and symbolic elements characteristic of the Baroque period.
Agostino Carracci's engraving, 'The Cordons of Saint Francis', presents a complex allegorical scene. Saint Francis, surrounded by angels, extends cords downwards. Below, a seated female figure, possibly representing the Church, receives the cords. Kneeling figures, presumably clergy, flank a radiant emblem. The background shows a crowd of onlookers and a distant, softly rendered mountain range. The composition is divided into distinct registers, creating a hierarchical arrangement of figures and symbols. Latin inscriptions appear throughout the image, adding layers of meaning to the visual narrative. Carracci's fine lines and detailed rendering contribute to the overall sense of solemnity and religious significance. The print likely served a devotional purpose, circulating religious ideas and imagery during the Counter-Reformation period. Carracci was a member of the Carracci family of artists, who were influential in the development of Baroque art in Bologna and Rome. His work often combined elements of classical art with a naturalistic approach to figure drawing.
The Cordons of Saint Francis - Agostino Carracci
Sale price$29.00
Regular price (/)
Crafted for a Lifetime
-
Premium materials
Solid wood frames, UV-protected acrylic glaze, and archival backing for lasting durability.
-
Museum-grade prints
12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
-
Crafted in the UK
Sustainably sourced materials, precision manufactured locally, reducing carbon footprint.
-
Ready to hang
Each frame is sealed with rigid backing and fixings attached, no extra effort required.
Find the finish that fits your home
What our customers say
Real reviews from real customers
Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Agostino Carracci
Bolognese painter, printmaker and co-founder of the Accademia degli Incamminati whose engravings influenced Matisse three centuries after his death.
This product has no reviews yet.