The last Holy Communion of St Francis of Assisi
Artist
Peter Paul Rubens

(designer)

Hendrick Snyers

(engraver)

Production date
1621 – 1643
Object number
PK.OP.20042
Dimensions
470 mm x 690 mm
Keywords

A priest administering the Viaticum to St Francis, on the upper of the two altar-steps on the right; on either side of the priest are two attendant friars holding torches; at left is a group of nine friars standing close together, two of them supporting the dying saint.

Other artworks of this artist

Christ on the Cross
Nicolaas Rockox
Raising of the Cross
The adoration of the shepherds
Triptych with the resurrection of Christ
Assumption of the virgin
Descent from the cross
Design Frontispiece of Lyricorum Libri IV
The Flagellation of Christ
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
The prodigal son
 Christ on the Cross, so-called "Le coup de lance"
The baptism of Christ
 Gaspard Gevartius
 The Last Communion of Francis of Assisi
Triumphal Chariot of Kallo
Venus Frigida
The Lady Chapel, or the Burial Chapel of the Houtappel Family
The Incredulity of Thomas