This illustration depicts Saint Francis of Assisi in a serene garden setting, rendered in the classic style of a stained glass window. He is shown kneeling and interacting gently with a small, spotted fawn. Nearby, two sheep rest on the grassy bank, while a small rabbit sits attentively and a fox rests at the edge of a pond in the foreground. The entire scene is framed by an ornate, arched border filled with swirling Art Nouveau-inspired foliage and numerous white doves perched among the leaves.
The central composition features the saint bathed in soft light against a sunset-hued sky. Below him, a calm blue pond is dotted with water lilies, providing a tranquil reflective surface. The colour palette is rich and saturated, utilizing deep purples for the saint's robes, vibrant greens in the surrounding garden, and earthy tones for the animals. The contrast of the dark, leaded outlines typical of stained glass against these bright colours creates a glowing, luminous effect throughout the composition. A bright red cardinal perched near yellow irises adds a distinct point of colour to the lower left, balancing the warmth of the fox on the right side of the pond. The artwork is characterized by intricate line work and a decorative, balanced layout that emphasizes themes of nature, peace, and harmony.