Da Spedale Della Misericordia, Predella 1, Natività 1370

"Da Spedale Della Misericordia, Predella 1, Natività" is a 1370 painting by Giovanni da Milano depicting the Nativity. The scene unfolds in a rustic stable setting with a simple, green-walled structure, showcasing Mary, Joseph, and the newborn Christ in a cave-like environment. Two women kneel in prayer on the left, while a figure with a staff and two sheep stands on the right. The composition highlights the importance of the event within a humble, realistic backdrop, characteristic of the artist's style, which often focused on depictions of religious scenes with detailed realism.