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The Adoration of the Magi

Paolo Farinati

c. 1585

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 115cm × w 161cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

canvas; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)

Acquisition Method

loan

Acquired

1948

Notes

Bruikleen van het Koninklijk Kabinet van Schilderijen Mauritshuis

Collection Type

paintings

About Paolo Farinati

1524–1606 • Republic of Venice

Italian painter and engraver. Comment on works: Religious

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