Jerwood Collection loan to the National Gallery
Jerwood Collection is excited to loan Craigie Aitchison Saint Francis to the National Gallery for their exhibition Saint Francis of Assisi from 6 May - 30 July 2023.
Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis (1182–1226) from the 13th century to today, this exhibition looks at why this saint is a figure of enormous relevance to our time. The exhibition, curated by Gabriele Finaldi, Director of the National Gallery and Joost Joustra, the Ahmanson Research Associate Curator in Art and Religion at the National Gallery, shines a light on how Saint Francis has captured the imagination of artists through the centuries, and how his appeal has transcended generations, continents and different religious traditions.
Craigie Aitchison RA (1926-2009), St Francis, 1993. ©The Estate of Craigie Aitchison/Bridgeman Images