Adoration of the Magi
Gentile da Fabriano·1423
Historical Context
The Adoration of the Magi from 1423 at the Uffizi is Gentile da Fabriano's masterpiece and one of the supreme achievements of the International Gothic style. Commissioned by the wealthy Florentine merchant Palla Strozzi for his family chapel in Santa Trinita, the painting displays extraordinary richness of detail and material opulence. Characteristic of the artist's mature approach, the work displays sumptuous gold and jewel-like color, elegant courtly figures in elaborate brocade, lyrical narrative, exquisite surface detail in goldwork and textiles.
Technical Analysis
The lavish processional composition combines gold tooling, brilliant colors, and unprecedented attention to natural detail including animals, textiles, and lighting effects within the International Gothic framework.
