Saint Francis of Paola

Saint Francis of Paola, a painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, dates from 1700-1800. It is housed in the Museo de Málaga. The painting measures 1.01 meters in width and 1.06 meters in height. The artwork depicts Saint Francis of Paola, an elderly man with a long white beard, dressed in a brown robe. He holds a staff in his right hand and extends his left hand outward. His gaze is directed upward, towards a luminous, yellowish area in the upper left corner, where the inscription "CHA RI TAS" is visible. The background is dark and muted, contrasting with the lighter tones of the saint's face and the halo-like light source.