Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known as Sodoma (1477 - 1549) 1537 approx.

An altarpiece depicting the Nativity of Mary is cased in a fine marble and stucco frame above the altar in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament. This episode of Mary’s life is closely linked to the advent of Christ, as a promise, preparation and fruit of salvation. The dawn preceding the Sun of Justice, Mary announces the joy of . . .