2016-04-10 Utrecht; Museum Catharijneconvent , Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi in Utrecht
Since the new Pope Francis himself said, the man through whom he inspired worldwide almost do not dare to come into the spotlight, even in our country where Catholic church leaders in Rome. The Catharijneconvent in Utrecht, the next few months, which are completely dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi.
From March 5 t / m June 5, 2016, the museum presents the exhibition Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century cleric still captures the imagination and is, after Jesus and Mary most holy depicted. He has for centuries been an inspiration for artists. But who was St. Francis of Assisi, anyway? What were his ideals and how artists went with Francis' ideas about? The exhibition shows the hand of beautiful works of art by famous artists answer to these questions.
Art historian prof. Dr. Henk van Os, the former director of the Rijksmuseum's guest curator. He is an expert Francis and takes the visitor through his farewell exhibition as a university professor. Van Os:The Art of Francis runs like a thread through my career as an art historian. No saint has ever create such a rage in the visual arts. It's about works of art that you can never forget and that you live and work decisive influence.