The Return Of St Francis By Norberto Proietti At The Basilica Of Saint Francis In Assisi, Italy. Editorial Image

Pictured is The Return of Francis sculpture, a modern-styled equestrian statue of Saint Francis of Assisi created by the Italian artist Norberto Proietti in 2005. It stands on the front lawn of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy. The statue depicts the future saint in a humble state, predating his becoming a monk – slumped down in his saddle with his head and shoulders drooping, and his low spirits well echoed in the horse.