Mystic Nativity by Botticelli - Poster

This painting is on display in the National Gallery. It shows baby Jesus in the centre. His mother, the Virgin Mary is depicted to his right and is much larger than the other figures. His father Saint Joseph is on his left. Behind Jesus are a horse and an ox. Together they are staying in a stable. On top of the stable are three angels. One is reading a book, and the other two are holding an olive branch. To the left of Joseph is an angel in pink, holding an olive branch with a scroll attached to it, while reaching out to Joseph to introduce the three wise men. On the right of Mary is another angel with three shepherds who want to pay their respects to Jesus. In the foreground are three pairs consisting of one angel and one man embracing each other. Each pair holds an olive branch in their hand with a scroll attached to it. They are surrounded by several little imps or devils who are killing themselves with their spears. On top of the painting is a choir of 12 angels holding hands. The angels are doing a mystic ring dance. More detailed information about this painting can be found at https://www.tripimprover.com/blog/mystic-nativity-by-sandro-botticelli.