Saint Francis & the Turtledoves statue at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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Saint Francis & the Turtledoves statue at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

Saint Francis & the Turtledoves is a bronze statue by Porfirio Rosignoli located at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. It portrays Saint Francis of Assisi with turtledoves, symbolizing his association with peace and nature. The statue is part of the monastery's outdoor art and is recognized in authoritative sculpture references. It is situated near 14th and Quincy Streets NE, close to the Brookland-CUA Metro station.