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Life of the Virgin: Adoration of the Magi

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of people in old-fashioned clothing. The scene takes place outdoors. A group of people surround a woman and child sitting near a manger with a cow. The people wear long robes or clothing and head coverings. To the left, a man holds a staff and a pot. Another man points to the woman and child. A dog walks next to them. A bearded man and a woman in a head covering stand to the right. A man with a sword walks away from the group on the left. In the background, there are buildings and a bridge. Above, angels fly near a star. The image is framed by a border.

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632 × 893 px
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