St Francis and Brother Rufus, El Greco, between 1600 and 1625
The work represents saint francis of assisi kneeling and reflecting on his own death while holding a skull in his hands, and brother león also appears kneeling and with his hands clasped in a reflective attitude. Object Type: painting. Genre: religious art. Date: between 1600 and 1625. Dimensions: height: 103 cm (40.5 in); width: 66 cm (25.9 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Francis of Assisi, Brother Leo. Collection: El Greco Museum. El Greco - St Francis and Brother Rufus - WGA10563