Adoration of the Magi

Artist: Gentile da Fabriano
Location: Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Medium: Tempera on panel
Date: 1423

Biblical Context

Adoration of the Magi - The visit of the three wise men (Magi) from the East who followed a star to Bethlehem to pay homage to the infant Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:1-12).

Masterpiece of the International Gothic style. Gentile da Fabriano was a master of naturalistic landscape and atmospheric effects. The lower left corner shows more natural light.