Small Flowers of Saint Francis

Émile Bernard

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a drawing titled "Small Flowers of Saint Francis" by Émile Bernard. The drawing is on beige paper and features a black-lined rectangular frame in the center, containing an illustration of Saint Francis with arms outstretched and a small bird on his right hand. Saint Francis wears a simple tunic and is accompanied by a wolf holding a stick or branch in its mouth to the left. The central panel is surrounded by a brown floral border with intricate designs of flowers, leaves, and stems. The border includes illustrations of roses, lilies, and other flowers, adding to the overall ornate design. The image presents a striking contrast between the black lines of the central figure and the brown floral border on the beige background.