1500
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Adoration of the Christ Child is a 1500 oil by Sandro Botticelli, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Christ Child, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting shows the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in a circular frame. Mary is dressed in a dark blue robe with a green cloak and a purple headscarf. She is kneeling, with her hands together in prayer. Joseph is sitting on the left, wearing a red robe and a yellow cloak. He is leaning on a staff and resting his head on his hand. The baby Jesus is lying on a green cloth, wearing a white cloth wrapped around his body. In the background, there are stone walls and a thatched roof. There are also some people and animals outside, but they are not very clear. The painting is done in oil paint and has a lot of detail. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine painter who loved the drama of stories—myths, saints, and ancient tales.
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