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Adoration of the Magi
The painting depicts the biblical scene of the Adoration of the Magi, who bring gifts to Jesus. The composition features a richness of figures and detail typical of the early Florentine Renaissance style. Botticelli combines traditional religious motifs with a subtle play of light and line, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the scene.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Sandro Botticelli
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Date of birth and death
c. 1445 – May 17, 1510
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
Early Renaissance
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Significant works
The Birth of Venus, Primavera, Adoration of the Magi, Mystic Nativity, Saint Augustine in His Study
Information about the work
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Year:
1465-1467
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Execution technique:
Tempera on panel
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Theme:
religious painting, biblical scene, early Renaissance
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting shows the moment of paying homage to the newborn Jesus, highlighting the symbolic significance of the Three Kings as representatives of different nations and cultures acknowledging the divinity of Christ.
The key to interpreting the work
When analyzing the work, attention should be paid to the harmonious composition of the figures, the use of linear perspective, and the combination of symbolic elements with realism.See other works by this artist
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist
- Artist: Sandro Botticelli
- Year: 1470
