{"product_id":"saint-francis-of-assisi-9781857096934","title":"Saint Francis of Assisi","description":"Exploring the life, imagery and lasting appeal of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), this landmark book features a core of important historic paintings representing the saint by Giotto, Sassetta, Caravaggio, Zurbarán and El Greco. From his native Umbria, Saint Francis's image spread rapidly to become a global phenomenon and a continuous source of artistic fascination. His commitment to the poor, powerful appeals for peace, openness to dialogue with other religions and embryonic environmentalism radically impacted the Church and society of his time, and still hold great interest today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Spanning seven centuries and ranging from the earliest, relic-like objects to contemporary art in a variety of media, including works by Antony Gormley, Giuseppe Penone and a new commission from Richard Long, \u003ci\u003eSaint Francis of Assisi \u003c\/i\u003ereflects on the lasting legacy of Saint Francis - an inherently modern figure who retains a universal appeal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Published by National Gallery Global\/Distributed by Yale University Press \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExhibition Schedule: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The National Gallery, London, 6 May-30 July 2023 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabriele Finaldi\u003c\/b\u003e is director of the National Gallery, London. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoost Joustra\u003c\/b\u003e is the Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Research Curator at the National Gallery, London. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndré Vauchez\u003c\/b\u003e is the leading authority on Saint Francis and author of his contemporary biography.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"National Gallery London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50648352227602,"sku":"9781857096934","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_23c0ceb3-0184-4ceb-94b0-87b4bcf0d403.jpg?v=1733240397","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/saint-francis-of-assisi-9781857096934","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}