Adoration of the Magi, 1708 (oil on canvas)
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Adoration of the Magi, 1708 (oil on canvas)
XIR232674 Adoration of the Magi, 1708 (oil on canvas) by Verdot, Claude (1667-1733); 90x117.3 cm; Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12740563
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Balthasar Des Mages Frankincense Gifts Infant Christ Joseph Myrrh Presenting Three Kings
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This print showcases Claude Verdot's masterpiece, "Adoration of the Magi" painted in 1708. The painting, rendered with oil on canvas, measures an impressive 90x117.3 cm and is housed in the Musee de l'Hotel Sandelin in Saint-Omer, France. Verdot skillfully depicts the iconic biblical scene of the Adoration of the Magi, where three kings - Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar - pay homage to the infant Christ. The Virgin Mary tenderly holds baby Jesus while Joseph stands by her side. The magi present their precious gifts: gold symbolizing royalty, frankincense representing divinity, and myrrh foreshadowing sacrifice. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he captures each figure's emotions and expressions flawlessly. Verdot masterfully uses light and shadow to create a sense of depth within this sacred moment. This print allows us to appreciate Verdot's artistic brilliance even from afar. It serves as a reminder of the timeless beauty found within religious art and invites contemplation on faith and devotion. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece through our own lens today, let us be transported back in time to witness firsthand this profound encounter between humanity and divinity captured so eloquently by Claude Verdot centuries ago.
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