Adoration of the Magi

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Adoration of the Magi by Albrecht Durer. A black and white drawing on a beige background depicts a scene with several figures. The main group of figures is in the foreground on the bottom half. A woman sits on the right with a baby on her lap. She wears a head covering. A man sits at her feet, looking up at her. Three men stand on the left. The one on the far left wears a hat with a crown. He holds a box. The next man also wears a hat with a crown. He holds a goblet. The third man has a beard and holds a goblet. In the background on the top left, there are several figures on horseback and on foot. A donkey with a pack is present. There are plants and a building with a sloping roof on the right. A staircase is on the left. A star is visible in the top center. The drawing has a rough, textured appearance. The edges are irregular.