# Scenes from the Life of St Francis: Francis Preaching to the Birds

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MASTER of St Francis](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-st-francis-r52229a51b78fca>)
- Date: 1251-1300
- Technique: Fresco

## Commentary

Scenes from the Life of St Francis: Francis Preaching to the Birds c. 1260 Fresco Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi The text on which the scenes from the life of St Francis were based are the two vitae by Thomas of Celano, written in 1228-29 and 1246-47, respectively.

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## Attribution

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