{"title":"Francesco Francia","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"madonna-and-child-with-saints-francis-and-jerome-francesco-francia","title":"Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Jerome - Francesco Francia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene High Renaissance panel painting by Francesco Francia, featuring the Virgin Mary and Christ Child accompanied by Saints Francis and Jerome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel painting by Francesco Francia, a master of the Bolognese school, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, flanked by Saint Francis of Assisi on the left and Saint Jerome on the right. Francia, who was also a goldsmith, brings a precise, refined quality to the figures. The composition is balanced and serene, a hallmark of the High Renaissance style in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Mary is positioned at the centre, her gaze directed towards the viewer with a calm expression. She wears a deep blue mantle over a red tunic, colours traditionally associated with her divinity and humanity. The Christ Child sits on her lap, holding a small bird, a common symbol in religious art representing the soul or the Passion. Saint Francis, identifiable by his Franciscan habit and the cross he holds, looks out with a contemplative air. Saint Jerome, depicted with his characteristic beard and red vestments, completes the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the figures, a soft, atmospheric landscape stretches into the distance. The pale blue sky and distant hills provide a sense of depth, contrasting with the solid, sculptural presence of the figures in the foreground. The lighting is even and clear, allowing for the subtle modelling of the faces and the delicate rendering of the Virgin's veil. Francia's work is known for this particular clarity and grace, avoiding excessive ornamentation in favour of a harmonious arrangement of forms. The painting reflects the influence of Perugino and the early Raphael, particularly in the gentle countenances and the tranquil, open background. It is a fine example of the devotional art produced in Bologna during the early sixteenth century, intended to inspire quiet reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/madonna-and-child-bernardino-dei-conti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child - Bernardino dei Conti by Bernardino de' Conti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/madonna-and-child-giovanni-bellini-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child by Giovanni Bellini\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/francesco-francia\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFrancesco Francia artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francesco Francia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794420240719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794423812431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794423845199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794423877967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794423910735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794423943503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794423976271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794424009039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794424041807,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794424074575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794424107343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794424140111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/packshot_Poster_1791970500055.jpg?v=1791970499"},{"product_id":"saint-roch-francesco-francia","title":"Saint Roch - Francesco Francia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA devotional panel by Francesco Francia depicting Saint Roch as a pilgrim, rendered with the precise, smooth technique of the Bolognese High Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancesco Francia, a master of the Bolognese school, presents Saint Roch in this devotional panel. The saint is depicted in his traditional guise as a pilgrim, holding a staff and gesturing towards the heavens. His attire, consisting of a red tunic and a blue mantle with green lining, displays the smooth, enamel-like finish characteristic of Francia's technique. The figure stands with a gentle contrapposto, his gaze directed upward toward a vision of God the Father, who appears within a luminous orb in the upper left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a characteristic Bolognese view, with rolling hills, distant mountains, and a small settlement. The inclusion of a slender, spindly tree on the right provides a vertical counterpoint to the figure of the saint. Francia employs a clear, balanced composition, typical of the early sixteenth-century Italian style. The lighting is even and soft, avoiding dramatic shadows to maintain a sense of clarity and serenity. The anatomical rendering of the saint, particularly the exposed leg showing the plague sore, adheres to the iconographic requirements of the period, identifying him as the patron saint of those afflicted by disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancia was not only a painter but also a goldsmith, a background that informs the precision of his line work and the careful attention to the folds of the drapery. This work demonstrates the influence of Perugino and the Umbrian school, particularly in the treatment of the distant, hazy horizon and the soft modelling of the facial features. 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