Artwork
Two Fragments of a Cartoon of 'The Adoration of the Magi'
Two Fragments of a Cartoon of 'The Adoration of the Magi' is an unspecified painting by Sandro Botticelli. It dates from 1487 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Two Fragments of a Cartoon of 'The Adoration of the Magi' is a painting by Sandro Botticelli, dated to around 1487, held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a gathering of figures in traditional attire around a central figure, set against a neutral background that lacks specific temporal or spatial context, representing a scene likely related to the Adoration of the Magi.
Technique & Style
Botticelli's use of line and form imbues the scene with a dynamic sense of movement, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition via the arrangement of the figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine painter who loved the drama of stories—myths, saints, and ancient tales.
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Fragment of a Cartoon of the 'Adoration of the Magi'