Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Nativity Scene with St. Francis of Assisi


29 x 21 cm, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
This was a commission piece for Franciscan Friars from Malta. They asked for a nativity scene featuring Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order. Saint Francis is credited with creating the first 3D recreation of the Nativity using live animals and a manger. I also had to include three knots on the rope/belt he wears, which symbolise the three vows taken by the Franciscan friars, and the marks of the stigmata on his hands.
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5 comments:

  1. Loredana MariottoOctober 30, 2008 at 1:22 AM

    WOOOW, that's breath taking...

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  2. Theresa Taylor BayerOctober 30, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    Beautiful figures, animals, colors and composition!

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  3. UnknownOctober 30, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Thank you Lore and Theresa!

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  4. MelanieOctober 31, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    Wow Mark!!! You are so talented!!! This is just beautiful!!!!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Is it possible to purchase cards with the nativity scene with St. Francis in it?
    acota
    ogionjr@comcast.net

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Thanks so much for taking the time! :)