Finished 26th October 2015

1000 Pieces

"Adoration of the Magi" approx. 1442

by Giovanni di Paolo (1403-1482)

According to the Gospel of Matthew, three Magi, guided by a star, found the newborn Christ and laid gifts before him. Artists throughout the 15th century elaborated considerably upon this biblical account, devoting particular attention to the Magi’s entourage, which gave them an opportunity to depict the splendor of contemporary aristocratic life.

This masterpiece is on display in the Cleveland Museum of Art *link*

A F.X.Schmid jigsaw Puzzle made in the USA (1993)