The Return of the MagiGiovanni Da Modena · 1412

  • Creation date1412
  • MuseumBasilica di San Petronio

Giovanni Da Modena (1409 – 1455)

Giovanni da Modena (c. 1409-1455) was a pivotal Italian painter of the Early Renaissance, renowned for his emotive frescoes & tempera works – notably 'The Return of the Magi'.

Basilica di San Petronio (Bologna, Italy)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Return of the Magi
  • Artist: Giovanni Da Modena
  • Year: 1412
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Basilica di San Petronio
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

Is "The Return of the Magi" by Giovanni Da Modena kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Giovanni Da Modena was born in Italy, and the original "The Return of the Magi" is held in a museum in Italy.

How is the color composition of "The Return of the Magi" by Giovanni Da Modena built?

The color analysis of "The Return of the Magi" by Giovanni Da Modena records a statement contrast and a discordant palette harmony.

Toward which tone does "The Return of the Magi" lean?

A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "The Return of the Magi" by Giovanni Da Modena.

Who created "The Return of the Magi"?

"The Return of the Magi" is attributed to Giovanni Da Modena.

Who created "The Return of the Magi" and in what year?

"The Return of the Magi" was created by Giovanni Da Modena in 1412.

How is the palette of "The Return of the Magi" by Giovanni Da Modena described?

The colors of "The Return of the Magi" form a neutrals palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

When was "The Return of the Magi" made?

"The Return of the Magi" dates from 1412. The date places the work within Giovanni Da Modena's career and its era.

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