Saints Anthony Abbot and Francis of Assisi

Saint Anthony reads a book and holds his tau-shaped cross; Saint Francis crosses his hands before him, showing his stigmata, and looks heavenwards.

This work, and its companion picture 'Saints Andrew and Thomas' by Bernini, are both recorded in a 1692 inventory of the Barberini collection, Rome.

Other paintings in this group: Four Saints for Palazzo Barberini

Saints Andrew and Thomas from Four Saints for Palazzo Barberini

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

before 1627