The Death of the Boy in Sessa 1320

Giotto’s fresco, "The Death of the Boy in Sessa," painted in 1320 in the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, depicts a miracle attributed to Saint Francis. A young boy died after a building collapse. As St. Francis passes by the boy's body, the boy comes back to life, illustrating the saint's miraculous powers. Giotto, a pioneer of the Florentine Renaissance, used naturalistic techniques to create the illusion of depth and volume in the painting, evident in the rendered figures and the representation of the building ruins. The scene’s emotional intensity is conveyed through the figures’ gestures and expressions, creating a powerful and moving portrayal of the miraculous event.