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The Adoration of the Magi, by Unknown, oil, 1530

The Adoration of the Magi

Unknown

1530

oil

panel

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Adoration of the Magi is a 1530 oil by Unknown, a Mannerism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1530 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows a large group of people gathered around a baby and a woman. The baby is being held by the woman, who is kneeling on the ground. The people surrounding them are dressed in colorful robes and are holding various objects, including a gold cup and a plate. In the background, there are several archways and columns, as well as a few people on horseback. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and celebration. The Ashmolean Museum holds this painting, "The Adoration of the Magi".

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