The Adoration Of The Magi is a painting by Giotto di Bondone which was uploaded on February 14th, 2017.
The Adoration Of The Magi
Dating to about 1320, this panel is one of seven showing the life of Christ. Nothing is known of their early history beyond the fact that they were... more
Title
The Adoration Of The Magi
Artist
Giotto di Bondone
Medium
Painting - Tempera On Wood, Gold Ground
Description
Dating to about 1320, this panel is one of seven showing the life of Christ. Nothing is known of their early history beyond the fact that they were painted for a Franciscan church or convent; however, the masterly depiction of the stable, the carefully articulated space, and the columnar solidity of the figures testify to Giotto's reputation as the founder of European painting. The impetuous action of the kneeling king, who picks up the Christ Child, and Mary's expression of concern translate the Biblical account into deeply human terms. "He made [art] natural and gave it gentleness" (Ghiberti, ca. 1450).
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February 14th, 2017
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