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Giotto employs a muted palette, characteristic of his later work, which allows the focus to remain on the physical presence and emotional gravity of the participants. The architectural elements, while simplified, provide a sense of depth that was innovative for the period. The figures are rendered with a weight and volume that depart from the flatter, more symbolic representations common in earlier medieval art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy placing the event within a recognisable, albeit stylised, interior, the artist brings a human dimension to the miraculous occurrence. The drapery of the robes is handled with attention to the underlying form, creating a sense of naturalism that defines the artist's contribution to Western painting. This work reflects the shift towards a more observational approach to human anatomy and spatial logic, moving away from the rigid conventions of the Byzantine tradition. 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