Triptych religious authentic shrine of St Francis of Assisi vintage religious art

authentic 9” tall, and almost 10” wide when opened. Marvelous! This hand painted and embossed triptych has a beautiful appliqué of St Francis, the patron saint of animals. From the Humane Society's website: “St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and environment could be viewed as the original Earth Day advocate. Francis' devotion to God was expressed through his love for all of God's creation. St. Francis cared for the poor and sick, he preached sermons to animals and praised all creatures as brothers and sisters under God”.