Adoration of the Magi 2
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Angelico Fra's Adoration of the Magi 2 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Fra Angelico’s Adoration of the Magi 2 (also known as The Adoration of the Magi from the San Marco Altarpiece) radiates celestial serenity, blending Gothic grace with early Renaissance innovation. Created around 1440–1446 for the Medici-sponsored convent of San Marco in Florence, this tempera-on-panel masterpiece depicts the Three Kings presenting gifts to the Christ Child amid a harmonious gathering of saints and angels. The composition’s delicate gold leaf halos, soft pastel hues, and meticulous details—like the Magi’s richly patterned robes—reflect Fra Angelico’s devotional precision and mastery of luminosity. Unlike the chaotic scenes favored by contemporaries, his version exudes meditative calm, with Virgin Mary’s quiet majesty anchoring the sacred moment. As a Dominican friar, Fra Angelico fused spiritual humility with artistic brilliance, making this work a pinnacle of sacra conversazione (holy conversation) paintings. Its influence resonates in later Renaissance works, embodying the transition from medieval iconography to humanistic depth.
For interiors, Adoration of the Magi 2 lends timeless elegance to spaces craving spiritual or historical gravitas. A gilded frame enhances its ethereal gold accents, ideal for a study, library, or chapel-inspired nook. Pair it with Florentine-style furnishings—carved walnut desks, terracotta floors, or linen textiles—to echo its 15th-century origins. The painting’s soft pinks, blues, and greens harmonize with muted earth tones or Venetian plaster walls; avoid stark modernism to preserve its sacred mood. At approximately 137 × 166 cm, it commands attention as a focal wall piece—consider positioning it above a mantel or between arched bookshelves to mimic its original altarpiece context. For offices, it subtly conveys refinement without overwhelming; scale down to a high-quality reproduction if space is limited. Lighting should be warm and directional, evoking candlelit reverence. By balancing reverence with craftsmanship, Fra Angelico’s masterpiece transforms any room into a sanctuary of art history.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
