Style emphasized contour and line in complex compositions
Recognized as one of the greats of perspective
Gentile depictions that portray dramatic scenes
Guasparre del Lama was a merchant who wanted to convey an attachment to the Medici family-had Medici family portraits incorporated into piece
Patron=white haired man in the upper right facing the observer
Botticelli=stands in front on right side
In a more prominent position than the patron
Invites the observer to participate
Giuliano Medici also depicted on this side of the painting as the man in dark clothing looking down
Cosimo Medici is the oldest magi
Actions mimic those performed by a priest at the benediction of sacrament
Holy Family is further back in frame
Invites viewer to participate in the scene
More realistic size
Lorenzo Medici=youth at left
Giovanni and Piero are the other magi
Faces have sculptural contours
Crowd in contemporary dress-inspired by the dress during the Epiphany (celebration in Florence commemorating the Wise men)
Peacock=immortality offered by Christianity
Ruins=new life offered from a commitment to a life with Christ and the Church
Pomegranate=numerous seeds represent the Church bringing together many souls
Dark grass with bright flowers:glories of Paradise to come
-Emily
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