“St. Francis Preaching to the Birds” is a fresco created by Giotto between 1297 and 1299. The artwork belongs to the Proto Renaissance art movement and measures 270 by 200 cm. It is part of the “Legend of St. Francis” series and is located in the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy. The painting, which falls into the genre of religious painting, depicts St. Francis of Assisi with a golden halo, gesturing towards a gathering of birds as he preaches to them, a story cherished in Christian tradition for its representation of Francis’ love and respect for all creatures. Giotto’s fresco captures a moment of divine compassion with serene, almost subdued colors, accentuating the spiritual gravity and simplicity of the narrative.
