Saint Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Animals by Johannes Siberechts. A figure of Saint Francis stands in a lush, wooded landscape preaching to a diverse assembly of animals, including a horse, cow, sheep, and exotic birds.

Saint Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Animals

Johannes Siberechts

1666 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful 17th-century Flemish landscape depicting Saint Francis amidst a peaceful gathering of animals.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1666 by Johannes Siberechts, this detailed oil painting illustrates the legendary sermon of Saint Francis of Assisi to the animals. Set within a deep, atmospheric forest that opens to distant rolling hills, the scene captures a serene moment of harmony between man and nature, rendered with the meticulous detail characteristic of Flemish realism.