{"product_id":"birth-of-st-francis-prophecy-of-the-birth-by-a-pilgrim-homage-of-the-simple-man-benozzo-gozzoli","title":"Birth of St. Francis, Prophecy of the Birth by a Pilgrim, Homage of the Simple Man - Benozzo Gozzoli","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenozzo Gozzoli's fresco depicts the birth of St. Francis of Assisi, combining scenes of prophecy and homage in a serene Early Renaissance style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fresco by Benozzo Gozzoli (1421-1497) depicts the birth of St. Francis of Assisi, combined with scenes of prophecy and homage. Gozzoli, an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance, was a student of Fra Angelico and is best known for his frescoes, particularly those in the Magi Chapel of the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi in Florence. The artwork is divided into two distinct scenes set within an architectural space. On the left, the newborn St. Francis is being bathed, attended by several women. An ox and donkey stand behind them, referencing the Nativity scene. To the right, a pilgrim prophesies the birth, while a simple man pays homage. Figures with halos suggest the saintly nature of the events. The buildings are rendered with a clear, linear perspective, typical of the Early Renaissance style. The colours are soft and muted, contributing to the serene atmosphere of the fresco. The composition is carefully balanced, guiding the viewer's eye through the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-the-evangelist-filippo-lippi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSt. John the Evangelist - Filippo Lippi — Filippo Lippi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/saint-francis-carlo-crivelli\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSaint Francis - Carlo Crivelli — Carlo Crivelli\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benozzo Gozzoli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746606260559,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746608357711,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746608390479,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746608423247,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746608456015,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Birth-of-St_Poster_CompositorV1_1779327125607.jpg?v=1779329543","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/birth-of-st-francis-prophecy-of-the-birth-by-a-pilgrim-homage-of-the-simple-man-benozzo-gozzoli","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}