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Adoration of the Kings

Paolo Serafini

1399

tempera

panel

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

Religious Christ Child

Dominant colour

Adoration of the Kings is a 1399 tempera by Paolo Serafini, depicting Christ Child, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Paolo Serafini
When & what style?: 1399
Where can I see it?: São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of adoration, with a central figure of a woman holding a baby. The woman is dressed in a dark robe and a halo surrounds her head. To her right, a man kneels, reaching out to touch the baby. On the left side of the painting, three men stand, each wearing a crown and holding a gift. The background of the painting is dark, with a gold border surrounding the scene. The painting is rendered in tempera, with bold lines and vivid colors. The overall effect is one of reverence and devotion, as the figures in the painting gaze upon the baby with a sense of awe. The São Paulo Museum of Art is home to this beautiful work of art.