Leonardo da Vinci: The Adoration of the Magi
Tuesday 9th of March 2010 08:19:40 PM
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| Leonardo seems to have been of the opinion that the birth of the infant created a caesura in history – a new dawn due to the coming of the Messiah. Central to the symmetrical positioning are the Magi, adoring the Infant. They are surrounded by an unknowing crowd. |
Leonardo Da Vinci's The Adoration of the Magi
Tuesday 9th of March 2010 08:19:40 PM
Posted by admin / Under Adoration Of The Magi (Leonardo)
| The Madonna and child sit in front of a tree which symbolizes (1) "the tree of life". Behind the tree sits the duet of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. (3) Jesus has one hand on the tree of life and the other points towards heaven symbolizing his future "progeny" with Mary. |
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