Beata Umiltà Heals a Sick Nun 1341

"Beata Umiltà Heals a Sick Nun" is a fresco painted in 1341 by the Italian artist Pietro Lorenzetti. The artwork depicts a scene from the life of Beata Umiltà, a 13th-century Italian nun known for her miracles. In this fresco, Beata Umiltà stands in a room, facing a bed where a sick nun lies, and extends her hand toward her. The room is filled with other nuns who appear to be assisting with the healing process. This fresco showcases Lorenzetti's mastery of detail and naturalism, exemplified in the depiction of the architectural elements, the nuns' clothing, and the expressive faces of the figures. This work exemplifies the Sienese School of painting, known for its rich colors, emotional intensity, and devotion to religious themes.