Botticelli In The Adoration Of The Magi

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As time passed throughout the Renaissance, and artits and artisans moved up through the ranks of the social hierarchy, they slowly started becoming known as geniuses. They all competed against each other and constantly set the bar higher for not only other artists but also themselves and powerful figures at the time. In the Adoration of the Magi, Botticelli not only includes himself in the painting, he also replaces the Three Kings with Medici Family. The Medici’s were critical in the progress of Botticelli’s career especially Cosimo de’ Medici who appears, kneeling in front of Mary and Jesus. The other two kings are Cosimo’s two sons, Piero and Giovanni de’ Medici. This painting helped to solidify the friendship that the Medicis and Botticelli

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