Saint Francis before the Sultan of Egypt Malec-el-Kamal, Zacarías González Velázquez, circa 1787

The work represents saint francis of assisi, the founder of the franciscan order, being in the presence of al-kamil, sultan of egypt. Saint francis, along with other companions, made an evangelizing trip through eastern lands in the year 1219. During their trip they were taken prisoner by the saracens and taken before the presence of sultan al-kamil, in front of whom the saint of assisi preached the christian message. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1787. Dimensions: height: 215 cm (84.6 in); width: 271 cm (106.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Museo del Prado. San Francisco ante el sultán de Egipto Malec-el-Kamal, de Zacarías González Velázquez (Museo del Prado)