Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
The Adoration of the Magi
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
Feature a composition that captures the moment of homage and adoration by the Magi to the Christ child, highlighting their exotic attire, expressions of awe, and rich details typical of Giotto's style.
Historical Context
Painted during the early 14th century, during a time of increased trade and cultural exchanges between the East and West, the artwork illustrates the significance of Christ's nativity as a universal event.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1310
Dimensions
160.00 × 100.00 cm
Materials
Fresco
Technique
Fresco painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
Scrovegni Chapel
Provenance
Originally commissioned for the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy, as part of a series depicting Christ's life.
Exhibition History
Part of the permanent collection at the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy.
Inscriptions & Signatures
Signed by the artist in a lost inscription.
Frame Information
Not framed; displayed in the chapel as a fresco installation.
Condition Reports
Recent restoration completed in 1990, ensuring the preservation of colors and details.
References & Bibliography
Refer to historical texts regarding Giotto's contributions to early Renaissance art, such as 'Giotto: The Man and His Work' by Mary P. Muir.