# St Francis of Assisi

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## Artwork

- Artist: [SALVADOR CARMONA, Luis](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/salvador-carmona-luis-r3e4ec9c3ff673f>)
- Date: 1701-1750
- Technique: Polychromed wood, height 86 cm

## Commentary

Carmona carved several figures of St Francis, all of which are related to the present example. The saint is represented here with the traditional Franciscan habit, tied at the waist with the knots that symbolize his vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Carmona was in many respects inspired by Pedro de Mena&#39;s work and this figure of St Francis is clearly derived from that sculptor&#39;s &lt;a onclick=&#34;return OpenOther\(&#39;/html/m/mena/francis.html&#39;\)&#34; href=&#34;/html/m/mena/francis.html&#34;&gt;rendering of the same subject.&lt;/a&gt;

## Related artworks

- [Holy Shepherdess](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/salvador-carmona-luis-r3e4ec9c3ff673f/holy-shepherdess-r1981d7042869a9>)

## Attribution

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