Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo (detail) 1500

This detail from Gentile Bellini's 1500 painting, "Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo," captures the moment of a religious miracle in Venice. The work features a large crowd of Venetian citizens witnessing the event, with the central figure of a kneeling woman looking up towards the cross as the miracle unfolds. Bellini, a prominent Venetian artist of the early Renaissance, was known for his meticulous details and realistic portrayal of scenes, which contributed to the overall dramatic impact of this significant work.