Birth of Mary, Renaissance fresco in Rinuccini Chapel, Santa Croce, Florence, Italy
The Birth of Mary fresco displays detailed composition with figures set against architectural elements within the sacred space of the chapel.
Domenico Ghirlandaio created this masterwork in 1485 during the height of the Florentine Renaissance, marking a period of artistic innovation.
The fresco represents a crucial moment in Christian tradition, depicting attendants caring for Saint Anne while others prepare to bathe the newborn Mary.
The Rinuccini Chapel maintains regular visiting hours from Monday through Saturday, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The fresco combines religious narrative with contemporary 15th-century Florentine fashion and interior decoration elements within its composition.
Location: borough 1
Inception: 1485
Creator: Domenico Ghirlandaio
Made from material: fresco
Part of: Frescos of the life of the Virgin
GPS coordinates: 43.77513,11.24943
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:52
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