The Birth of Mary 1490

"The Birth of Mary" (1490) by Domenico Ghirlandaio is a fresco located in the Sassetti Chapel of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. This iconic work depicts the scene of Mary's birth in a luxurious interior space. The artist’s attention to detail in this artwork is evident in the numerous figures, the elaborately decorated architecture, and the depiction of the scene’s setting. Ghirlandaio's distinctive style, characterized by its realism and attention to contemporary details, is clearly on display. The fresco's composition, with its multiple figures interacting in a well-defined space, showcases the artist's mastery of Renaissance techniques.