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The entire painting is saturated with figures participating in the nativity scene. Animals adorn the landscape camels, horses, and cows. A unique donkey sits right behind the Virgin Mary. The kings are dressed in silk robes elaborate striations suggest folds of fabric. The magi kneeling before
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with traditional Greek mannerisms creating a spectacular proportion of symmetry. The gilded background does not interfere with the painter's ability to establish his unique new style. The new style was the prototype for the next two hundred years of Greek painting.
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and gold leaf on wood with dimensions 43.3 in (109.9 cm) x 33.4 in (84.8 cm). It was created towards the end of the 16th century. The central figure is the king. The painter wants to emphasize the importance of the visitors of the newborn king. According to
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at a younger age. The painter may have added himself to the scene. The clothing and weapons suggest 16th century Venice. One of the soldiers to the right of the mountain holds a flag representing the king's kingdom.
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The tempera painting offers intricate geometric complexity. The picture can be broken down into triangular components. There is a cluster of figures to our right.
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