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Circumcision (previous Adoration of the Magi), by Unknown, oil

Circumcision (previous Adoration of the Magi)

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

Circumcision (previous Adoration of the Magi) is an oil by Unknown, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

The painting depicts a scene with a baby lying on a table, surrounded by a group of people. The baby is at the center, and the people are gathered around, some of them looking at the baby with interest. The scene is set in a room with columns and a red and black striped wall in the background. The atmosphere appears to be one of quiet contemplation, with the people in the scene seemingly lost in thought. The use of chiaroscuro in the painting creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure of the baby.

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