Angels Worshipping (detail) 1461

This detail from Benozzo Gozzoli's "Angels Worshipping" fresco from 1461, exemplifies the artist's meticulous attention to detail and love of nature. Gozzoli, known for his exquisite depictions of landscapes, creates a vibrant, realistic scene with a variety of bird species—including a duck, a finch, and a heron—arranged amongst lush foliage, grasses, and a flowing stream. The meticulousness with which Gozzoli rendered these details is indicative of the Early Renaissance's fascination with the natural world and its observation.