'Saint Francis'

A dove flies toward the outstretched hand of Saint Francis. David da Costa depicts the saint in snowy robes in this exquisite woodcut print. Founder of the Franciscan order, Francis of Assisi believed in the brotherhood of all of God's creation. It is said that he once preached to hundreds of birds about being thankful to God for their wonderful clothes, for their independence and for God's care. The birds stood still as the saint walked among him, flying off only when he said they could leave. Titled "S�o Francisco" in Portuguese.