Ancient Oil Painting On Canvas Depicting St. Francis In Ecstasy

The painting depicts Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata or in mystical ecstasy. It is an ancient religious artwork dating back to the 17th century, in the Baroque style, which uses a strong contrast of light and shadow (chiaroscuro).
Painting Details
Subject: Saint Francis is depicted kneeling in prayer, with his arms outstretched and his gaze turned to heaven.
Iconography: This posture and the nocturnal depiction are typical of depictions of the Stigmata of Saint Francis, the miraculous event in which he received the five wounds of Christ on his hands, feet, and side. These works often include the vision of a seraph or a crucifix, which here may be suggested by the luminous clouds.
Style and Technique: The style demonstrates the dramatic use of light to emphasize the saint's spiritual intensity and emotion.
Provenance: Similar works have been attributed to 17th-century Italian artists, with influences ranging from Neapolitan to Central Italian painting.
The painting is in excellent condition, never restored on the first canvas.
H. 73 cm - W. 58 cm