Painted by Giotto at the end of the 13th century, they marked a turning point in Western art. Their realism and careful ... dedicated to St. Clare, who embraced radical poverty to imitate St. Francis.
St Francis (c. 1181–1226), the poverello, is one of the most universally loved figures of the past millennium. He chose a life of radical poverty, putting a promising career aside to side with ...
Painted by Giotto at the end of the 13th century, they marked a turning point in Western art ... dedicated to St. Clare, who embraced radical poverty to imitate St. Francis.
Painted by Giotto at the end of the 13th century, they marked a turning point in Western art ... dedicated to St. Clare, who embraced radical poverty to imitate St. Francis.