St. Francis 1972

"St. Francis" (1972) by David Chethlahe Paladin, is a vibrant and colorful painting that depicts the patron saint of animals and nature. In the center of the composition, St. Francis stands with a blue bird perched on his hand, surrounded by other animals, plants, and flowers. The work's flatness, simplified forms, and bright colors are characteristic of Paladin's distinctive style, which was influenced by Indigenous art.