Adoration of the Magi

Adoration of the Magi
by Gentile De Fabrino
International Gothic style
Tempera on wood with an elaborate guilded Gothic frame
15th Century
Altar piece for the Strozzi chapel, Church of Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy
9'11"x 9'3"

This piece stood out to me because of the use of color, careful detail, golden tones, the variety of animals, and the scene depicted alone. The scene, according to the book, depicts chivalry with a central religious focus on Madonna and child. Also noted was the naturalistic style that was used; we see animals depicted from different angles creating a variety of perspectives and shapes.