ndrea Mantegna 1431 – 1506
The Adoration of the Magi
tempera on panel (76 × 76,5 cm) — c. 1461
Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence
This work is linked to Matthew 2:11
Matthew 2 - New Testament
Matthew 2 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to w
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The three wise men from the east present their gifts to the newborn child. Behind them is their impressive party, with camels and men wearing turbans. Mary is surrounded by small angels, a Byzantine theme.
This panel is the central one of a triptych now in the Uffizi museum. The three panels were probably commissioned by Ludovico III Gonzaga for his private chapel in Mantu.
The left panel shows the Ascension, and the right panel shows the Circumcision.
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