Artwork
Anbetung der Könige
Anbetung der Könige is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Francesco Francia. It dates from 1496 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Anbetung der Könige is a 1496 painting by Francesco Francia, a Bolognese artist who worked as a painter, goldsmith, and medallist. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Adoration of the Magi, with the Virgin Mary and Christ Child at its center. The Magi approach from the right, bearing gifts, in a serene scene of devotion. The Virgin Mary is seated on the left, holding the Christ Child, in a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The painting features a rocky landscape with a distant cityscape and body of water in the background. Chiaroscuro is used to create depth, with the Magi in ornate robes and the Virgin Mary in a blue cloak, while the Christ Child is swaddled in white.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Francia, whose real name was Francesco Raibolini (1447 – 5 January 1517), was an Italian painter, goldsmith, and medallist from Bologna, who was also director of the city mint.
