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DiaporamaSaint Clare of Assisi, (detail)
giovanni battista maino (1690 – 1752)
Giovanni Battista Maini (1690-1752) was a prominent Italian Late Baroque sculptor renowned for his dramatic marble statues in Rome, including works at St. Peter’s Basilica & Corsini Chapel. Explore his collaborations with Rusconi and mastery of relig
Palace of Mafra (Mafra, Portugal)
Explore the Palace of Mafra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Lisbon! Discover its stunning basilica, grand library (30,000 books), convent, gardens & historical organs – a majestic blend of Baroque and Neoclassical art & architecture.
Saint Clare dressed in the Franciscan habit, with a serene face, sign of peace, contemplation and prayer.Saint Clare of Assisi was the founder of the monastic religious order called the Poor Ladies, follower of the Franciscan tradition. Its Rule of Life was the first guideline for monastic life written by a woman. After her death, Pope Urban IV officially changed the name of the Order of Poor Ladies to the Order of Saint Clare, in 1263. The statue is located on the south side of the facade, opposite to Saint Elizabeth of Hungary.
About this artwork
- Title: Saint Clare of Assisi, (detail)
- Artist: giovanni battista maino
- Year: 1731
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Palace of Mafra
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Gray
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