In a New Light: Giovanni Bellini's
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In a New Light: Giovanni Bellini's "St. Francis in the Desert"

Giovanni Bellini€s St. Francis in the Desert (c. 1476–78) is a masterpiece of Venetian Renaissance art that has inspired generations of visitors to The Frick Collection. This monumental panel painting portrays the beloved Christian saint alone in a mountainous wilderness, stepping forward from his simple shelter into a golden light that seems to transfigure him spiritually. For centuries, viewers have puzzled over the work€s meaning; until recently, however, the artist€s practical conception and realization of this extraordinary vision have remained largely unexplored.


In a New Light presents the collective findings of an unprecedented technical examination of St. Francis in the Desert. The recent discoveries provide a “glimpse over Bellini€s shoulder€ and open new avenues of research into Venetian Renaissance painting and its cultural and religious context. A richly illustrated monograph of a single picture, In a New Light comprises essays by leading experts in the fields of paintings conservation, Venetian art, the history of collecting, and Franciscan thought.


  • TitleIn a New Light: Giovanni Bellini's "St. Francis in the Desert"
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  • BindingHardcover
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  • ItemPartNumber9781907804397
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  • EANs9781907804397