Artwork
Adoration of the Magi
Adoration of the Magi is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Scarsellino. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Capitoline Museums.
About this work
Overview
The Adoration of the Magi is a 1590 oil painting by Scarsellino, an Italian artist associated with the School of Ferrara.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical scene of the Adoration of the Magi, with the Christ Child at its center, surrounded by the Magi presenting gifts. The scene is set against a warm, golden background with subtle landscape elements.
Technique & Style
Scarsellino's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with figures in the foreground standing out against the background. The painting is characteristic of the Mannerist movement, while its landscape elements foreshadow 17th-century traditions.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Capitoline Museums, a testament to its enduring significance.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Scarsellino or Ippolito Scarsella (1550 (or 1551) – 28 October 1620) was an Italian mid-to-late sixteenth century reformist painter and one of the most important representatives of the School of Ferrara.
