Francesco Brizio (Bologna, 1574 - 1623) Saint Francis of Assisi receives the Infant Jesus from the Madonna Oil on canvas, 38 x 28.8 cm (canvas only) On the back engraved inscriptions: initials "GL" (for Giovanni Leccioli?) And " CGBC ”(for Count Giovanni Battista Costabili); Label with printed inscription: "Collection of Count Giambattista Costabili of Ferrara n 389". On the canvas inscription in felt-tip pen: "Virgin with Child and S. Francesco / Brizio". References: Zeri Photo Library, card 54127, envelope 0535. Francesco Brizio file. Italian painting sec. XVII. Bologna 1. Provenance: Milan, Angelo Genolini, 1884. Milan, "Costabili" sale at Sambon, April 27-29