Also referred to as the adoration of the three wise men or three kings, it has been a popular motif, of which even Botticelli has completed more than one work. Botticelli has depicted his major patron, the Medici’s family members, as the magi although the work was not commissioned by them. These three men had passed away when Botticelli painted this work in 1474-5 and they were mythicized in a way. Therefore, it is no wonder why he paid homage to the Medici family through this piece of work. When: Until February 24Where: Botticelli and His Times – Masterworks from the Uffizi, Special Gallery, 2/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art

Source: The Standard January 08, 2021 05:37 UTC