“The Adoration of the Magi” by Fra Angelico and Filippo Lippi.

Learn the story of ‪#‎Christmas‬ with twelve paintings now on view at the Gallery, like "The Adoration of the Magi" by Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi (c. 1440/1460). http://1.usa.gov/1O8ItS6

National Gallery of Art

In cases where an actual period frame of the correct size is not available, a frame is made in the appropriate period style. One marvelous example is the sumptuous frame now surrounding “The Adoration of the Magi” by Fra Angelico and Filippo Lippi. The tondo (circular work of art) belonged to the ruling Medici family of Florence and is listed in a 1492 inventory of their possessions as having a gilded frame. But as far as we know, that Medici frame has not survived. The tondo⋯⋯

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