Juan Carreño de MirandaThe Adoration of the Magi (ca. 1663-1664)National Gallery of Ireland,
Juan Carreño de MirandaThe Adoration of the Magi (ca. 1663-1664)National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin (NGI.2020.101)“This newly acquired painting by Spanish artist Juan Carreño de Miranda illustrates the Kings’ visit, carrying gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In a naturalistic rendering of a familiar biblical scene, Carreño delights in the depiction of the luxurious robes of the Magi, paying close attention to the play of light across their silks, ermines, jewels, and turbans, and creating a feast of texture. In the centre, Melchior holds a nautilus cup, made from a rare seashell found in the Indo-West Pacific.” (source) -- source link
#history#painting#art history