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The Adoration of the Magi

Francisco de Osona

1509

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

High Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

The Adoration of the Magi is a 1509 oil by Francisco de Osona, a High Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Francisco de Osona
When & what style?: 1509 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting, The Adoration of the Magi, shows a group of people gathered around a baby. The baby is being held by a woman who is sitting on steps, and the group is dressed in colorful robes. The scene is set in a stone building with arches and columns, and there are some plants and flowers in the foreground. The painting is done in oil paint, and the colors are rich and vibrant. The figures are arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy, and the overall effect is one of joy and celebration. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you can check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.