The Story
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata by Niccolo Boldrini (Italian, c.
1500–after 1566).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Niccolo Boldrini (Italian, c. 1500–after 1566)
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
woodcut
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
The Story
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata by Niccolo Boldrini (Italian, c.
1500–after 1566).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.