Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Style: Italian Renaissance
Date: 1501
Museum: National Gallery (London, United Kingdom)
Technique: Oil
A Masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance
The Mystic Nativityis a painting by the renowned Italian artist Sandro Botticelli, dated around 1500-1501. This masterpiece, now in the collection of the prestigious National Gallery in London, is an exceptional example of the Italian Renaissance and a testament to Botticelli's artistic genius.
Unusual Iconography for a Nativity Scene
The painting features an unusual iconography for a Nativity scene, with the Greek inscription at the top translating as: 'This picture, at the end of the year 1500, in the troubles of Italy, I Alessandro, in the half-time after the time, painted, according to the eleventh [chapter] of Saint John.' The image depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child surrounded by a host of angels, shepherds, and the three Magi.
A Rare Signed Work
The Mystic Nativity is Botticelli's only signed work, making it an even more valuable piece in the world of art. The painting reflects the artist's deep understanding of religious themes and his ability to convey them through captivating visual narratives.
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