Clare is considered the Mother of the Abbey, and as the founder and superior of the first order of Franciscan nuns, she is often painted alongside the Madonna and Child. She is commonly painted on one side with Francis on the other.
These types of paintings were useful in enhancing the spiritual authority of saints like Clare and Francis.
These types of paintings were useful in enhancing the spiritual authority of saints like Clare and Francis.
Title of Art: Madonna and Child with St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi
Subjects: Mary, Mother of God, St. Clare, St. Francis
Subject Century: 13th
Ritual Pose/Object: throne, halo, Franciscan habit, rope belt
Artist: Unknown
Art Form: Fresco
Exhibit Institution: Santuario San Damiano (Sanctuary of San Damiano), Monastery of St. Clare
Exhibit Location: Assisi, Italy
VM Image #: 0150
Photographer: Kirstyn Wright
Date of Photograph: January 3, 2025
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