This hand-painted resin statue depicts St Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of ecology and animals. Francis of Assisi is usually surrounded by animals, mostly a wolf. The story of St Francis of Assisi and the wolf dates back to the Middle Ages and narrates of him confronting and stopping a ferocious wolf from preying on the inhabitants of the Gubbio town. Let this statue inspire you to get to know more this legendary saint, skillfully recreated by Italian artisans.