Holy water font - 1950-1960 - Saint Francis with doves - 27 cm

Altar piece 'San Francesco with doves' commonly refers to images, statues, and artistic representations of the saint, symbolizing his love for nature and animals. In these depictions, he is shown speaking or surrounded by birds (often doves, though sometimes swallows) that listen to his words, symbolizing his ability to communicate with all creatures and spread the divine message—an iconography linked to the famous episode of his sermon to the birds. They celebrate San Francesco as the patron saint of animals, an image that evokes peace and universal brotherhood. A bird in relief is positioned above his head, with two cherub angels on either side, all hand-drawn and painted.