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Adoration of the Magi, by Unknown, oil, 1696

Adoration of the Magi

Unknown

1696

oil

canvas

From the collection of Lima Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Adoration of the Magi is a 1696 oil by Unknown, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Christ Child, held at Lima Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1696 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Lima Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with the Christ Child at its center. The Child is being adored by a group of people, including three men in elaborate robes and a woman holding the Child. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a distant landscape. The painting features a range of colors, including reds, blues, and golds, which add to its sense of luxury and grandeur. The figures in the painting are arranged in a formal composition, with the Christ Child at the center and the other figures arranged around him. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to its sense of drama and emotion. Look up Lima Art Museum next.

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