Adoration of the Magi
Technical Details
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Title
Adoration of the Magi -
Author
Stefano da Verona -
Year
1435 (?) -
Dimensions
cm 72 x 47 -
Inventory
349 -
Room
IV -
Signature
Stefanus Pinxit 143(?)
Stefano da Verona, is the quintessence of the International Gothic style – the shapes and lines are similar to those of Gentile da Fabriano – but there is a profusion of detail. In the procession of the Magi come to worship Mary we recognise the darl-skinned figures, we see camels as well as a beautiful peacock. There are even huntersin the background, a detail absent from the Biblical narrative. The painting is signed in what seem to be raised characters, next to a bunch of carnations.
