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Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel)
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Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel)
XIR61819 Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 87x101 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 18250297
© Prado, Madrid, Spain / Bridgeman Images
Altarpiece Balthasar Birth Caspar Des Mages Frankincense Gifts Infant Christ Melchior Myrrh Nativity Three Kings Triptych
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This print showcases the masterpiece "Adoration of the Magi" by Pieter Coecke van Aelst, a renowned Netherlandish artist from the 16th century. The oil on panel painting, measuring 87x101 cm, is housed in the prestigious Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. The artwork depicts a significant biblical scene from the New Testament - the adoration of baby Jesus by three wise men or kings. In this triptych altarpiece, we witness their arrival to honor and present gifts to the newborn King. The Virgin Mary tenderly holds her infant son while gazing at him with love and awe. The composition beautifully captures each king's distinct offering: gold symbolizing royalty and wealth, frankincense representing divinity and spirituality, and myrrh foreshadowing Jesus' future sacrifice. This portrayal emphasizes both Christ's humanity as an infant and his divine nature as God incarnate. Van Aelst's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; he masterfully renders textures, drapery folds, and facial expressions that convey reverence and wonderment. The rich colors used throughout enhance the overall sense of grandeur within this religious narrative. As viewers engage with this image through a print reproduction provided by Fine Art Finder via Bridgeman Images, they are invited into a momentous event that has shaped Christian faith for centuries. It serves as a visual reminder of devotion towards Jesus Christ while celebrating his birth during the
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