Anbetung der Konige (1939) by Adolf Dietrich

Anbetung der Konige - Adolf Dietrich - 1939

Artwork Information

TitleAnbetung der Konige
ArtistAdolf Dietrich
Date1939
Art MovementNaive Art (Primitivism)

About Anbetung der Konige

The artwork titled “Anbetung der Könige” is by artist Adolf Dietrich and dates back to 1939. It is an exemplary piece within the Naive Art movement, also known as Primitivism, and it falls under the genre painting category. This art movement is characterized by a simple, childlike expression and often lacks the perspective and proportion found in works by academically trained artists.

In “Anbetung der Könige,” Dietrich presents a colorful and detailed scene depicting the Biblical story of the Adoration of the Magi. The painting exhibits a flatness in perspective, which is typical of Naive Art. The foreground is bustling with activity, as we observe various figures in a wide array of colorful garments. The central focus of the composition is the Holy Family, with the Virgin Mary in a blue robe sitting in front of a stable or cave, holding the infant Jesus, as they are being visited by the Three Wise Men or Magi, who are seen offering their gifts. The background features onlookers peering out from the windows of a building, and a lively street populated with figures and animals, including birds and dogs. The use of vivid colors, the attention to detailing clothing, and the inclusion of multiple characters involved in the scene exemplify the genre painting aspect of the work and reflect the artist’s personal interpretation of the traditional religious subject matter.

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