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In an era marked by profound social, political, and religious conflicts, Saint Francis of Assisi represented a radical and innovative response: he rejected wealth and power, embracing evangelical poverty and choosing to live alongside the poor, the marginalized, and the least fortunate. With the founding of the Order of Friars Minor, he proposed a model of life based on brotherhood, peace, and respect for all creatures, restoring the Christian faith to its most authentic and universal dimension. His life became prophetic evidence of a return to the Gospel and simplicity, in a world rife with conflict and inequality. This sculpture embodies the ideal core of the entire exhibition: Francis, depicted according to his traditional iconography, is surrounded by animals that recognize his peacemaking being. The birds, symbols of freedom and closeness to the divine, soar at the top of the composition, while at her feet the wolf and the deer, instinctive and contrasting figures, find a harmonious balance thanks to her intercession. The work becomes a metaphor for the possible union of diversity and the overcoming of conflict through faith, compassion, and harmony with creation.