The birth of Saint Francis, Zacarías González Velázquez, 1787

The work represents the birth of saint francis of assisi, founder of the franciscan order, who according to tradition was born in a stable in assisi. Object Type: painting. Date: 1787. Dimensions: height: 216 cm (85 in); width: 273 cm (107.4 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Museo del Prado. El nacimiento de San Francisco, de Zacarías González Velázquez (Museo del Prado)