the Adoration of the Magi

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf painting
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Sandro_Botticelli
gptkbp:artwork Early Renaissance
chiaroscuro
divine revelation
varied interpretations
dynamic composition
tempera painting
inspired religious art
considered a masterpiece
widely recognized work
gptkbp:colors vibrant colors
gptkbp:commissioned Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici
gptkbp:culturalHeritage still celebrated today
epiphany celebration
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced Christmas traditions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance celebration of Epiphany
gptkbp:depicts three wise men
adoration scene
gptkbp:dimensions 111 cm × 134 cm
gptkbp:exhibits Uffizi_Gallery_exhibitions
gptkbp:features angels
landscape background
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Renaissance_Italy
Medieval_to_Renaissance_transition
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:Balthazar
gptkb:Melchior
gptkb:baby_Jesus
Joseph
Mary
Caspar
gptkbp:historicalSignificance reflects_Renaissance_values
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Adoration of the Magi
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:influenced later artists
gptkbp:influencedBy classical art
Florentine_art
gptkbp:inspiration numerous adaptations
gptkbp:inspiredBy Gospel of Matthew
gptkbp:location gptkb:Uffizi_Gallery
gptkbp:medium tempera on wood
gptkbp:notableFeature use of symbolism
emphasis on emotion
detailed facial expressions
richly decorated garments
gptkbp:notableFigures Magi
gptkbp:renovated multiple restorations
gptkbp:style Renaissance
naturalism
gptkbp:subject Nativity
gptkbp:symbolism gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh
gptkbp:technique linear_perspective
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1482