The Adoration of the Magi

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays multiple figures in a scene. One woman with long, wavy hair is seated, holding a baby. Both have halos over their heads. The woman wears a long robe while the baby is also adorned and has a halo. Beside them, a man with a beard wears a hat and holds a container while kneeling. Another kneeling man with a beard wears a crown and holds a chalice. A standing man with a crown and robe gestures. An animal, possibly a dog, is near the men. The background features a thatched-roof structure with a man inside, stylized trees, hills, towers, and other distant structures. The scene is detailed with various textures and patterns.