God's Creatures (Catholic Nun Feeding Birds) Metal Ornament
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This design features a painting by the Italian artist Eugene de Blaas (1843–1931). It shows a Catholic nun in a balony at religious building, surrounded by elaborate architecture and stone columns. She is happily feeding the birds that are flying towards her. The birds appear to be pigeons. She has some bird seed on her hand in order to feed the avian animals. Around her neck is a black crucifix, symbolizing her religious faith. She is taking great joy in caring for the small creatures. The original art was painted in 1877.