Artwork
The Adoration of the Magi
The Adoration of the Magi is a print by the Renaissance artist Jean Mignon. It dates from 1545 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Adoration of the Magi is a print by Jean Mignon, created during the brief flourishing of printmaking at the Fontainebleau workshop in the 1540s.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the three Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in a ruined stable, a traditional scene infused with elegance and movement.
Technique & Style
Mignon's work is characterized by elongated figures with swirling drapery, reflecting the influence of Italian Mannerism, particularly Parmigianino. The print showcases a blend of French detail and Italianate flair, with softened edges achieved through a technique related to sfumato.
History & Provenance
The print reproduces a design by Luca Penni, an Italian painter active at Fontainebleau. Mignon was one of the primary etchers associated with the Fontainebleau workshop, which ceased production around 1547.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Mignon was a French artist in painting and printmaking in the 16th century, active from 1537 to the mid-1550s.
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