Adoration of the Magi
1512
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1512
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Adoration of the Magi is a 1512 by Cristofano Robetta, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy scene with a woman holding a baby on her lap. Around them, a crowd of people bows or reaches out. Some figures float above, looking down. The background has a tall tree and a distant town. Everyone wears old-fashioned robes, and the lines are sharp and detailed. The woman with the baby is likely Mary and the child Jesus. The crowd includes kings and angels, all gathered to worship. The artist packed lots of action into a small space, making it feel crowded and important. Want to see more? Check out Renaissance art for similar busy, detailed scenes.
