Artwork
Adoration of the Magi
Adoration of the Magi is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Corrado Giaquinto. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The subject matter aligns with the genre's focus on sacred events, specifically capturing the encounter between the holy family and the visiting kings.
Created in 1742 by Corrado Giaquinto, this religious painting centers on the biblical narrative of the Adoration of the Magi. The composition depicts the Christ Child and the Virgin Mary as the focal figures receiving homage. As a work of religious art, the piece illustrates the traditional moment when the Magi present gifts to the infant Jesus, signifying the recognition of Christ's divinity by the Gentiles.
The subject matter aligns with the genre's focus on sacred events, specifically capturing the encounter between the holy family and the visiting kings.
History & Provenance
The Adoration of the Magi was executed by Corrado Giaquinto in 1742. According to the artwork’s metadata, its inception date is 1742-01-01. The painting is now part of the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where it is displayed as a religious work.
The sources do not record any earlier owners, patrons, or specific commission details, so the provenance prior to its entry into the museum remains unknown today.
The painting Adoration of the Magi by Corrado Giaquinto, dated to 1742, is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. The work depicts the Christ Child and Mary within a religious context. While the museum's ownership is established, the provided records do not contain specific inventory numbers or details regarding the artwork's exhibition history.
Overview
Corrado Giaquinto’s 1742 canvas, titled Adoration of the Magi, is a religious work now part of the collection at Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum. The painting presents a serene encounter between the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus, surrounded by a small gathering of onlookers within a dim interior space.
Technique & Style
Giaquinto employs chiaroscuro to model the scene, allowing light to fall softly on the faces and drapery while the background recedes into shadow. This contrast creates a sense of depth and focuses attention on the central figures, while subtle details, a birdcage, a book, a cup, add domestic realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Corrado Giaquinto was an Italian Rococo painter who worked in Naples, Rome, Turin and Madrid.
