Gaspar de Figueroa (Attributed To Workshop), Saint Francis Xavier

Gaspar de Figueroa (Attributed To Workshop), Saint Francis XavierThis striking mid 17th century oil painting, attributed to the workshop of Gaspar de Figueroa (1594 1658), depicts Saint Francis Xavier, a Jesuit and the patron saint of missionaries. Clutching a crucifix and white lilies, to symbolise his faith and purity, he stands before a collection of figures to represent his achievements. On the left, we see a baptism, while on the right, a woman is being raised from the dead. It's plausible that these are

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