Nativity 1441

Fra Angelico's "Nativity" (1441) fresco, located in the Basilica di San Marco in Florence, Italy, is a quintessential example of Early Renaissance art. The scene depicts the birth of Christ, with Mary and Joseph kneeling in prayer alongside a newly born baby Jesus. The ox and donkey, symbolic of the humility of the event, are present, while a group of angels gaze down from above. Angelico's signature style, characterized by luminous colors and a sense of serenity, imbues the scene with a devotional and contemplative quality. The fresco is considered one of the artist's most important works and is highly revered for its beauty and spiritual significance.