PREORDER: Saint Francis of Assisi Fine Art Print
NOTE: The ORIGINAL of this piece has been sold, but PREORDERS for fine art prints are currently open. All preordered prints will be shipped out the first week of December.
This original 5×7” fine art print, featuring Saint Francis of Assisi resting with the wolf of Gubbio is one of 10 sketches completed in my October Saint Sketch Challenge. While the original has now been sold, you may preorder a print in the Saint Sketch Challenge of my store. All earnings from these sketches from now through November 9th will go toward Cross Catholic Outreach for hurricane relief from recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton.
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DETAILS:
* 5×7” fine art print on archival matte paper
*Frame/unframed option
*Frame has option to stand or hang
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ABOUT THIS SAINT/PIECE:
A huge wolf had been terrorizing the town of Gubbio, killing both livestock and people. Any effort the villagers made to fight back against this wolf failed. Knowing that Saint Francis of Assisi had a special way with animals, the villagers implored him to try to stop the wolf.
Agreeing, Saint Francis travelled to their town, and was immediately met by an angry wolf charging directly at him, mouth wide open in attack. Saint Francis calmly made the sign of the cross and spoke to the wolf, “Come here, Brother Wolf. I command you on behalf of Christ that you do no harm to me or to anyone.” (Little Flowers of Saint Francis)
The wolf immediately stopped charging, closed his mouth, and approached Saint Francis "as meekly as a lamb."
Saint Francis struck a deal with the wolf and the townspeople of Gubbio: The townspeople were to feed brother wolf regularly so he no longer experienced such extreme hunger, and the wolf would no longer attack the village.
For two years, such peace and harmony was known in the town of Gubbio. The villagers grew to love the wolf, and mourned his death greatly when he died of old age.
There's so many different angles to look at this story. I've heard some people say the wolf symbolizes us, and Saint Francis represents the Good Shepherd. Christ must break through our hardened hearts and selfish tendencies so we can experience his peace in all it's fullness.
Simultaneously, I've heard others say, the town of Gubbio represents Eden, and the wolf represents original sin. The story of reconciliation between town and wolf, represents how Christ came to bring peace and reconciliation between God, man, and the entire world!
I personally like to think of myself as the wolf with all my growlish tendencies. Christ isn't scared of me when sees me at my ugliest. Rather, he approaches me peacefully, and reminds me that I'm not a wolf...but rather a sweet little puppy dog in his eyes. And he bids me to "rest" alongside him for a bit.
Regardless of the angle you look at this story, we see in the life of yet another saint the recurring themes of PEACE and FORGIVENESS.
Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, pray for us!
NOTE: The ORIGINAL of this piece has been sold, but PREORDERS for fine art prints are currently open. All preordered prints will be shipped out the first week of December.
This original 5×7” fine art print, featuring Saint Francis of Assisi resting with the wolf of Gubbio is one of 10 sketches completed in my October Saint Sketch Challenge. While the original has now been sold, you may preorder a print in the Saint Sketch Challenge of my store. All earnings from these sketches from now through November 9th will go toward Cross Catholic Outreach for hurricane relief from recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton.
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DETAILS:
* 5×7” fine art print on archival matte paper
*Frame/unframed option
*Frame has option to stand or hang
……………………………………………….
ABOUT THIS SAINT/PIECE:
A huge wolf had been terrorizing the town of Gubbio, killing both livestock and people. Any effort the villagers made to fight back against this wolf failed. Knowing that Saint Francis of Assisi had a special way with animals, the villagers implored him to try to stop the wolf.
Agreeing, Saint Francis travelled to their town, and was immediately met by an angry wolf charging directly at him, mouth wide open in attack. Saint Francis calmly made the sign of the cross and spoke to the wolf, “Come here, Brother Wolf. I command you on behalf of Christ that you do no harm to me or to anyone.” (Little Flowers of Saint Francis)
The wolf immediately stopped charging, closed his mouth, and approached Saint Francis "as meekly as a lamb."
Saint Francis struck a deal with the wolf and the townspeople of Gubbio: The townspeople were to feed brother wolf regularly so he no longer experienced such extreme hunger, and the wolf would no longer attack the village.
For two years, such peace and harmony was known in the town of Gubbio. The villagers grew to love the wolf, and mourned his death greatly when he died of old age.
There's so many different angles to look at this story. I've heard some people say the wolf symbolizes us, and Saint Francis represents the Good Shepherd. Christ must break through our hardened hearts and selfish tendencies so we can experience his peace in all it's fullness.
Simultaneously, I've heard others say, the town of Gubbio represents Eden, and the wolf represents original sin. The story of reconciliation between town and wolf, represents how Christ came to bring peace and reconciliation between God, man, and the entire world!
I personally like to think of myself as the wolf with all my growlish tendencies. Christ isn't scared of me when sees me at my ugliest. Rather, he approaches me peacefully, and reminds me that I'm not a wolf...but rather a sweet little puppy dog in his eyes. And he bids me to "rest" alongside him for a bit.
Regardless of the angle you look at this story, we see in the life of yet another saint the recurring themes of PEACE and FORGIVENESS.
Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, pray for us!
NOTE: The ORIGINAL of this piece has been sold, but PREORDERS for fine art prints are currently open. All preordered prints will be shipped out the first week of December.
This original 5×7” fine art print, featuring Saint Francis of Assisi resting with the wolf of Gubbio is one of 10 sketches completed in my October Saint Sketch Challenge. While the original has now been sold, you may preorder a print in the Saint Sketch Challenge of my store. All earnings from these sketches from now through November 9th will go toward Cross Catholic Outreach for hurricane relief from recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton.
………………………………………………
DETAILS:
* 5×7” fine art print on archival matte paper
*Frame/unframed option
*Frame has option to stand or hang
……………………………………………….
ABOUT THIS SAINT/PIECE:
A huge wolf had been terrorizing the town of Gubbio, killing both livestock and people. Any effort the villagers made to fight back against this wolf failed. Knowing that Saint Francis of Assisi had a special way with animals, the villagers implored him to try to stop the wolf.
Agreeing, Saint Francis travelled to their town, and was immediately met by an angry wolf charging directly at him, mouth wide open in attack. Saint Francis calmly made the sign of the cross and spoke to the wolf, “Come here, Brother Wolf. I command you on behalf of Christ that you do no harm to me or to anyone.” (Little Flowers of Saint Francis)
The wolf immediately stopped charging, closed his mouth, and approached Saint Francis "as meekly as a lamb."
Saint Francis struck a deal with the wolf and the townspeople of Gubbio: The townspeople were to feed brother wolf regularly so he no longer experienced such extreme hunger, and the wolf would no longer attack the village.
For two years, such peace and harmony was known in the town of Gubbio. The villagers grew to love the wolf, and mourned his death greatly when he died of old age.
There's so many different angles to look at this story. I've heard some people say the wolf symbolizes us, and Saint Francis represents the Good Shepherd. Christ must break through our hardened hearts and selfish tendencies so we can experience his peace in all it's fullness.
Simultaneously, I've heard others say, the town of Gubbio represents Eden, and the wolf represents original sin. The story of reconciliation between town and wolf, represents how Christ came to bring peace and reconciliation between God, man, and the entire world!
I personally like to think of myself as the wolf with all my growlish tendencies. Christ isn't scared of me when sees me at my ugliest. Rather, he approaches me peacefully, and reminds me that I'm not a wolf...but rather a sweet little puppy dog in his eyes. And he bids me to "rest" alongside him for a bit.
Regardless of the angle you look at this story, we see in the life of yet another saint the recurring themes of PEACE and FORGIVENESS.
Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, pray for us!