Adoration of the Magi
Maker
Giovanni Pittoni (Italian, b.1687, d.1767)
Production date
18th Century
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Object Detail
Production date
18th Century
Description
Nativity scene in a classical architecture ruin. The Magi give their gifts to the Christ Child, as the light of the star illuminates the scene. The infant Jesus sits upon the Virgin Mary's lap surrounded by figures. This scene was painted for the altarpiece of a church in Brescia, Italy.
Object type
Collection
Beit Collection
Medium
Measurements
Height: 72.5 cm; Width: 42 cm
Framed Dimensions : Height: 84 cm; Width: 52 cm
Framed Dimensions : Height: 84 cm; Width: 52 cm
Accession number
ABF.0161
Primary Maker & Role
Giovanni Pittoni (Italian, b.1687, d.1767): Artist
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Painting
Art
Religious item
Illustration
Visual arts
Mythology
Stock photography
Drawing
Holy places
History