"A Birth Scene (Desco da Parte)" by the Master of Charles of Durazzo, possibly identified as Francesco di Michele, is a 14th-century painted desco da parto, a ceremonial birth tray used in Renaissance Florence to celebrate childbirth. This artwork exemplifies the intersection of art and social customs of the period, reflecting the importance of childbirth in Florentine society and the role of art in marking significant life events.
"A Birth Scene (Desco da Parte)" by the Master of Charles of Durazzo, possibly identified as Francesco di Michele, is a tempera on panel work characterized by its circular format, typical of deschi da parto, which were ceremonial birth trays. The painting depicts a domestic interior with a central figure of a reclining mother attended by women, surrounded by intricate details and vibrant colors that reflect the celebratory nature of childbirth in 15th-century Italy.
