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The Nativity with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, ca 1435. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo (ca 1403-1482)
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The Nativity with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, ca 1435. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo (ca 1403-1482)
The Nativity with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, ca 1435. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome
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This exquisite painting by Giovanni di Paolo, dated around 1435, is a stunning representation of the Nativity scene with the Annunciation to the Shepherds. The work is currently housed in the prestigious Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome. At the heart of the composition lies the Holy Family: the Virgin Mary, in adoration of her newborn son, Jesus Christ, who lies in a simple manger surrounded by hay. Joseph, with a humble expression, looks on from the side. The Madonna's serene and loving gaze is captivating, as she cradles her child with reverence and devotion. The Annunciation to the Shepherds is depicted in the upper left corner, with an angel appearing to the shepherds to announce the birth of the Messiah. The shepherds, in awe and wonder, make their way to the stable to pay homage to the newborn King. The painting's idyllic Italian landscape, filled with rolling hills, lush vegetation, and a clear, starry sky, adds to the peaceful and serene atmosphere. The use of tempera on panel technique allows for intricate details and vibrant colors, making this a masterpiece of the Renaissance period. Angels hover above, their wings outstretched, as they sing praises to the newborn Christ Child. A lamb, a symbol of the sacrificial lamb, lies at the foot of the manger, further emphasizing the sacredness of the scene. Giovanni di Paolo, a painter from the School of Siena, expertly captures the essence of the Nativity story, transporting us to that holy night in Bethlehem, where God's love was made manifest in the form of a humble child.
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