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Anbetung der Könige, by Jacopo Bassano, oil, 1555

Anbetung der Könige

Jacopo Bassano

1555

oil

From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Anbetung der Könige is a 1555 oil by Jacopo Bassano, a Mannerism work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Jacopo Bassano
When & what style?
1555 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Kimbell Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of people gathered around a baby, with a woman holding the child. The group is dressed in vibrant clothing, with a man in a red robe and a woman in a blue dress. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. A notable detail is the use of jasper as the medium, which gives the painting a unique texture. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and movement in the scene. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, explore the work of Jacopo Bassano.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacopo Bassano
Artist

Jacopo Bassano

Jacopo Bassano was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school. He was born and died in Bassano del Grappa, and took the village as his surname. Having trained in the workshop of his father, Francesco the…

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