The Adoration of the Magi
1620
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1620
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting shows a group of people gathered around a baby. The baby is sitting on a woman's lap, and she is wearing a red dress. The people around them are dressed in colorful clothing, and some are holding gifts. In the background, there are trees and a building. The painting is done in warm colors, with lots of gold and brown. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama. Look up chiaroscuro next.