The Adoration of the Magi

The Adoration of the Magi

Luis Tristán

1620

oil

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

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.

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