Saint Francis protected by Bishop Guido of Assisi, Zacarías González Velázquez, circa 1787

The work represents how saint francis of assisi, founder of the franciscan order, was welcomed by bishop guido of asís, since the saint made before this prelate a legal renunciation of all his property, going so far as to strip away his purse and his vestments, which he left at the feet of his father. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1787. Dimensions: height: 217 cm (85.4 in); width: 274 cm (107.8 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Museo del Prado. San Francisco protegido por el obispo Guido de Asís, de Zacarías González Velázquez (Museo del Prado)