St. Francis Embracing the Crucified Christ – Murillo Portrait Soldiers roughly force crowns onto

Soldiers roughly force crowns onto the head of Jesus

The only face with real expression on it is John the Baptist's

The Entombment of Christ – Bloch is a restored Catholic artwork available as a high-resolution digital image from Restored Traditions

This beautiful painting by E

St. Francis Embracing the Crucified Christ – Murillo Portrait Soldiers roughly force crowns ontoThis artwork by Esteban Murillo shows Saint Francis of Assisi embracing the Crucified Jesus, while the Saint's foot rests on the globe, representing the mendicant friar's renunciation of the world for Christ. Two angels hold a book, on which is written in Latin: "You who do not give up everything that you have cannot be my disciple". The Savior wraps His right arm around Francis, showing His acceptance of the Saint's offering. Usage note: This digital