The Co-cathedral of SS. Marziale and Alberto in Colle Val d'Elsa

Episodes from Infancy of Jesus

  • The paintings highlight the principal feasts of the liturgical year. The birth of Jesus is illustrated in a canvas in the fourth chapel on the right of the entrance, painted in 1635 by the Sienese artist Rutilio Manetti, who was influenced by Caravaggio. The light, concentrated on the figure of Baby Jesus, emphasizes this event: Christ was born to bring peace to mankind, as announced by the words . . .