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The Adoration of the Magi

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black-and-white engraving depicting a historical or biblical scene. Several figures are shown in detail, including a central woman holding a small child with halos around their heads. A man kneels in front of them offering a gift, while two other men stand to the right holding offerings. A crowd of people and camels is visible in the background, along with buildings and clouds in the sky. A bright star shines above the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1623/1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2789 × 3961 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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