The Adoration of the Magi

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene in a cave with animals and gifts being offered. The drawing depicts figures in varied positions around a central scene that includes an adult figure holding a child with halos above their heads. Around them are individuals presenting objects to the central figures. To the left, more figures are gathered, including a procession towards the scene. In the background, there are architectural elements such as stone buildings and an archway, with a radiant celestial body illuminating the scene from above. The lines are carefully etched, providing a detailed and textured depiction.