The Adoration of the Magi

Pietro Testa

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of cherubs in a radiant sky with figures gathered around a central point. The etching depicts a celestial event featuring cherubs encircling a glowing starburst in the sky. Below them, a crowd of men in robes are gathered, with gestures of awe and reverence. The background includes ornate architecture, partially visible pillars, and a natural landscape with trees and hills. The scene conveys a sense of movement and divine occurrence through the positioning and expression of the figures, as well as the detailed rendering of the starburst effect in the sky.