Circumcision
- Artist
- Fra Angelico
- Date
- 1451 - 1452
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Basilica di San Marco
The painting titled Religious painting depicting the Circumcision of Jesus is a remarkable example of Early renaissance art. Crafted as a panel with vibrant tempera paints, it captures the significance of this Biblical event from Luke chapter 2. The scene depicts the moment when Jesus, eight days old, is circumcised and named, emphasizing its religious importance. The artist's attention to detail and use of tempera lends a luminous quality, highlighting the sacred nature of the event within the context of religious traditions.
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