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The Adoration of the Magi

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene. In the foreground, a seated figure holds a child who is receiving offerings from several elaborately dressed individuals. The prominent architectural elements with column-like structures frame the characters. In the background, there is a landscape with crowds and banners, and a celestial star is prominent in the sky. The drawing is richly detailed with intricate line work highlighting clothing textures and architectural details.

Artwork Details

Date
1623/1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2733 × 3561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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