Benedict Presents the Olivetan Monks with His Rule 1508

"Benedict Presents the Olivetan Monks with His Rule" is a fresco by Italian artist Il Sodoma, created in 1508. The fresco depicts Saint Benedict, seated on a throne, presenting his rule to a group of Olivetan monks. The scene takes place in a grand hall, which is typical of the High Renaissance period, highlighting the importance of the event being depicted. The composition of the fresco is balanced and harmonious, with the figures arranged in a pyramid shape. This fresco is a significant example of Sodoma's work and his ability to capture the solemnity and grandeur of religious subjects.