Adoration of the Magi

Paolo Veronese's "Adoration of the Magi" (1573) is a grand canvas oil oil painting that exemplifies Venetian Mannerism (late renaissance) tendencies with its theatrical composition and intricate detailing. Originally intended to hang alongside a church nave, this religious painting depicts the biblical scene of the Three Wise Men visiting the infant Jesus, a common motif in Nativity art. Veronese’s bold use of color, grandeur, and theatricality make it a quintessential example of his mature style, now housed in the National Gallery, London since 1855.