“The Adoration of the Magi,” created by Sandro Botticelli circa 1475 to 1476, is an Early Renaissance religious painting rendered in tempera. Measuring 134 by 111 centimeters, this artwork is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
In the artwork, Botticelli presents the biblical scene of the adoration of the Christ Child by the Magi. The central figures of Mary and the infant Jesus are depicted on a raised platform, surrounded by the Magi and other onlookers, each characterized by Botticelli’s meticulous attention to detail and rich coloration. The intricate composition, with its depth of characters and architectural elements, exemplifies the artistic skills and Renaissance ideals of clarity, beauty, and devotion.
