A fresco by Filippo Lippi, 'Birth and Naming of St. John the Baptist' depicts a biblical scene within an Early Renaissance interior, showcasing the artist's skill in composition and characterisation.

This fresco by Filippo Lippi depicts the birth and naming of St. John the Baptist. The scene is set within an interior space, divided into two distinct areas by architectural elements. On the left, a woman presents the newborn John to another woman, while a third figure kneels nearby, seemingly preparing a basin. The central figure, presumably St. Elizabeth, reclines in bed, observing the scene. The right side of the fresco shows a seated man, possibly Zechariah, holding a child, with two other figures standing nearby. The architectural setting includes columns and a coffered ceiling, rendered in muted tones. The figures are draped in robes of red, green, and grey, with halos indicating their sanctity. The composition is balanced, with attention paid to the details of the interior and the expressions of the figures. The fresco's subdued palette and careful rendering of form are typical of Early Renaissance painting. Lippi's work combines religious narrative with a sense of humanism, characteristic of the period.