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Saint Clare of Assisi
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Saint Clare of Assisi
Detail depicting Saint Clare (born Chiara Offreduccio 11941253) from a fresco (131220) by Simone Martini in the Lower basilica of San Francesco, Assisi. Date: circa 1910s
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Assisi Basilica Beautiful Clair Clare Francesco Francis Fresco Halo Lower Martini Saintly Simone Chiara
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This stunning detail from a 1312 fresco by Simone Martini in the Lower Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, Italy, captures the essence of Saint Clare of Assisi (Chiara Offreduccio, 1194-1253). The beautiful and saintly figure of Clare, dressed in the simple white habit of her order, is bathed in a soft, ethereal light, her serene expression and outstretched hands conveying a deep sense of spiritual devotion. The halo surrounding her head signifies her sainthood and her connection to the divine. Saint Clare, a contemporary of Saint Francis of Assisi, was a noblewoman who renounced her wealth and privileged life to follow the Franciscan way of poverty and humility. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares), which became the first women's religious order in the Franciscan tradition. Clare's commitment to living a life of poverty and prayer inspired countless women throughout Europe and beyond. Simone Martini, a prominent painter of the Sienese School, expertly captures the spiritual intensity and inner beauty of Saint Clare in this exquisite work of art. The fresco, which is located in the Lower Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, is a testament to the enduring legacy of these two great saints and the profound impact they had on the spiritual and artistic traditions of Europe during the Middle Ages.
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