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The Adoration of the Magi

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a woodcut or illustrated print from 1548 depicting a scene of figures adoring a child and a woman. Figures are kneeling and presenting gifts, while a cow and a donkey are visible in the background. The setting appears to be a stable with arches and a thatched roof. More figures are gathered around, suggesting an audience.

Artwork Details

Date
1548
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3410 × 3388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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