Adoration of the Magi (Predella Panel)
c. 1475-1476 Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia
About this artwork
This painting depicts the biblical scene of the Adoration of the Magi, with the Three Kings and their entourage presenting gifts to the infant Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph in a stable. It is likely a predella panel, originally forming the base of a larger altarpiece.
Did you know?
Pietro Perugino, a master of the Umbrian School, was famously the teacher of the renowned Renaissance artist Raphael. His 'Adoration of the Magi' exemplifies the High Renaissance style with its serene composition, harmonious colors, and naturalistic figures. Such scenes were highly popular, allowing artists to blend religious narrative with rich human detail and elaborate settings.
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Adoration of the Magi (Predella Panel)
Pietro Perugino, c. 1475-1476
