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The Adoration of the Magi
Paolo Farinati, c. 1585
Farinati was the leading painter of Verona, Italy, and in his day as famous as Tintoretto and Veronese. He devised this dramatic composition around 1565, and later painted several more versions of it. The gestures of the crowded figures – such as the extended arm of the young man at the left – contribute to the picture’s dynamism. Jesus catches the attention of all gathered round, even the ass.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-C-1352
- Dimensionsheight 115 cm x width 161 cm, height 140 cm x width 190.4 cm x thickness 13 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas