The Vision of St. Francis Xavier by Erasmus Quellinus II. A Baroque religious painting depicting St. Francis Xavier kneeling in prayer before a heavenly vision of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child.

The Vision of St. Francis Xavier

Erasmus Quellinus II

1656 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Flemish Baroque masterpiece capturing a celestial vision with vibrant color and masterfully rendered textures.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted in 1656 by Erasmus Quellinus II, this oil on canvas captures the spiritual ecstasy of St. Francis Xavier. The composition features the saint in a luminous white lace-trimmed surplice, accompanied by angels, as he gazes upward at the Virgin Mary and Christ Child appearing on a cloud amidst a host of cherubs.

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