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The Adoration of the Magi

Hendrik Goltzius in the style of Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group scene with several individuals. In the foreground, a woman is seated, holding a child on her lap. The child has a halo around their head. To the woman's side, a bearded elder is kneeling and offering a container with an open lid to the child. Behind them, several standing men are dressed in robes and cloaks. Two men in the background are holding chalices. The backdrop features architecture with arches and towers. There is also a depiction of clouds and a star overhead. Various observers in attire with head coverings are seen in the middle and background. The scene is executed in detailed line work.

Artwork Details

Date
1594
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3517 × 4692 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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