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Saint Francis and the Wolf. Creator: Werefkin, Marianne, von (1860-1938)
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Saint Francis and the Wolf. Creator: Werefkin, Marianne, von (1860-1938)
Saint Francis and the Wolf. Private Collection
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Ascetic Assisi Francis Francis Of Assisi Franciscan Franciscan Order Friars Minor Marianne Modern Monk Mystic Patron Saint Saint Francis Saint Francis Of Assisi Saints Von 1860 1938 Watercolour And Pastel On Paper Wolf Gubbio
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Saint Francis and the Wolf
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is a captivating watercolour and pastel on paper artwork created by the Russian modernist artist Marianne Werefkin (1860-1938). This masterpiece, a private collection treasure, portrays the renowned Saint Francis of Assisi in an intimate and unique encounter with a wolf. Saint Francis, the humble and ascetic founder of the Franciscan Order, is depicted in the painting with a serene expression, dressed in the traditional brown robe and cowl of a Franciscan friar. He stands before a wolf, its menacing snarl replaced with a submissive and curious gaze. This scene is based on a legendary tale from the life of Saint Francis, which took place in the Italian town of Gubbio. According to the story, the people of Gubbio were terrorized by a wolf that had been preying on their livestock and even attacking their children. Saint Francis, moved by compassion for the suffering community, approached the wolf and spoke to it in a gentle voice. He asked the wolf to stop its attacks and promised to provide for it if it agreed to live peacefully among the people. Amazed by the saint's words, the wolf agreed, and the people of Gubbio were saved from further harm. Werefkin's interpretation of this story is a beautiful testament to the power of compassion and the connection between humans and nature. Her use of vibrant colours and expressive brushstrokes brings the scene to life, capturing the essence of the mystical encounter between Saint Francis and the wolf. The artwork serves as a reminder of the transformative power of love and understanding, and the potential for harmony between even the most unlikely of creatures.
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