The Adoration of the Magi

Israhel van Meckenem after Hans Holbein the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows multiple figures in a historical or religious setting. There is a seated woman with a child on her lap, viewed fully. The woman is facing slightly to the side, with long hair under a veil, dressed in robes. The child is slightly tilted towards a kneeling figure. The kneeling figure is shown from the waist up, bowing towards the child, with shoulder-length hair and a robe. Three standing men are also visible, each with distinct facial features, wearing elaborate robes and headwear. Two men hold ornate objects and appear to have long hair. Another man stands holding a vessel, dressed in a fitted outfit. A crown is on the ground around the central figures. The background includes architectural features, additional figures, and animals in a rural setting.