Adoration of the Magi (detail)
by BOTTICELLI, Sandro, Tempera on panel
The magnificent peacock that is clearly visible in the scene is a symbol of the resurrection of Christ, for the bird’s flesh was considered to be imperishable.
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The magnificent peacock that is clearly visible in the scene is a symbol of the resurrection of Christ, for the bird’s flesh was considered to be imperishable.