The Birth of Saint Francis of Assisi — Camillo Procaccini | DiscoverArt

Camillo Procaccini

The Birth of Saint Francis of Assisi

1555–1629

Pen and brown ink, brush and pale brown wash, on beige paper. Squared in charcoal

15.6 × 13.1 cm (6.1 × 5.2 in)

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