Episode 25: In Rome Saint Bernardino cures a diseased young man; Episode 26: Saint Bernardino cures a leper; Episode 27: In Perugia Saint Bernardino warns an errant young man, from "The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena" 1610 - 1639

This etching, made by Bernardino Capitelli, presents three episodes from the life of Saint Bernardino of Siena. The use of line is incredibly precise. The foreground is clearly defined, and the background is distinguished by increasingly thin strokes which give the illusion of depth and distance. Each episode captures a moment of miraculous intervention. To the left, a young man is saved, in the center, a figure rises, and to the right, a senator is cured of leprosy. The composition guides our eye across these scenes, each framed by architectural elements, which are connected by the shared narrative of divine healing. The balance between light and shadow helps to draw attention to the key figures and actions within each episode. Capitelli's work reflects a fascination with perspective and the human form, typical of the Baroque period. It invites us to consider the structure not just as an aesthetic choice, but as a way of communicating values of faith, healing, and the transformative power of divine intervention.