Saint Zenobius Resuscitating a Dead Child 1440 - 1497

"Saint Zenobius Resuscitating a Dead Child," painted by Benozzo Gozzoli between 1440 and 1497, showcases the Florentine painter's mastery of Early Renaissance style. The detailed scene, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the titular saint kneeling before a dead child, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. Gozzoli's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the vibrant colors, rich textures, and realistic portrayal of the figures and cityscape. The composition, featuring a central focus on the miracle, highlights the power of faith and the saint's divine intervention. This painting, likely commissioned for private devotion, serves as a testament to Gozzoli's artistic brilliance and the enduring power of religious imagery in the Italian Renaissance.