Artwork
Adoração dos Reis Magos
Adoração dos Reis Magos is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Gregório Lopes. It dates from 1527 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Adoração dos Reis Magos is a 1527 religious painting by Gregório Lopes, depicting the biblical scene of the Adoration of the Magi, now housed at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on the Christ Child held by Mary, clad in blue, as she is surrounded by several men, including three kings in elaborate attire, conveying the reverence and gift-giving of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
Technique & Style
The work features a circular composition with Mary and the Christ Child at its focal point. The palette is rich with blues, reds, and golds, accentuating the regal and sacred nature of the scene. Figures are posed in varied attitudes of devotion.
History & Provenance
Created in 1527 by Gregório Lopes, the painting is part of the collection at the National Museum of Ancient Art, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.
Context
Set within a stone building with an arched doorway, the painting's backdrop suggests a blend of biblical and possibly contemporary architectural influences, framing the sacred event in a somewhat familiar, yet dignified, setting.
Artist & collection
