Special Episode - The Art of Saint Francis

In this episode of Saint Podcast, host Eric Huang interviews Dr. Joost Joustra, co-curator of the "Saint Francis of Assisi" exhibition at the National Gallery in London. They discuss the exhibition's exploration of Saint Francis's life and legacy through art, from 13th-century panel paintings to modern-day comic books. The conversation covers the organization of the exhibition into thematic rooms, the evolution of Saint Francis's depiction in art, the influence of artists like Giotto and Caravaggio, and the enduring relevance of Saint Francis's teachings and image in contemporary culture. The episode also touches on the inclusion of Saint Clair in the exhibition and the impact of the Counter-Reformation on artistic representations of Saint Francis.