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Wise Men Collection

"Unveiling the Wisdom: A Glimpse into the Journey of Wise Men" In December 1947, the Stanstead Nativity Play brought to life a timeless tale of faith and enlightenment

Background imageWise Men Collection: Stanstead Nativity Play - December 1947

Stanstead Nativity Play - December 1947
Primary School Children performing " The Magic Widow" form a tableau inside Forestside Church George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29324

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 1624 (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Magi, 1624 (oil on canvas)
XIR293826 Adoration of the Magi, 1624 (oil on canvas) by Vignon, Claude (1593-1670); Church of St. Gervais, Paris, France; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1460 (tempera and gold on wood)

The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1460 (tempera and gold on wood)
3471130 The Adoration of the Magi, c.1460 (tempera and gold on wood) by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); 27x23.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageWise Men Collection: Three Wise Kings waiting fAor the 6th of January, Clock tower, Venice, Veneto; Italy

Three Wise Kings waiting fAor the 6th of January, Clock tower, Venice, Veneto; Italy, Europe

Background imageWise Men Collection: Three Wise Men (Magi)

Three Wise Men (Magi)
Tiger Seo

Background imageWise Men Collection: The adoration of the Magi, c. 1619 (oil on canvas)

The adoration of the Magi, c. 1619 (oil on canvas)
7413320 The adoration of the Magi, c.1619 (oil on canvas) by Zaganelli, Bernardino di Bosio (c.1460-c.1510) & Zaganelli, Francesco di Bosio (c.1470-c.1532); 203x125 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi - Bible

Adoration of the Magi - Bible
3783517 Adoration of the Magi - Bible; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi - after illustration by J James Tissot. Nativity scene (New Testament). JJT: French painter, 1836- 1902

Background imageWise Men Collection: Harun Al Rashid in his tent with the wise men of the east, 1811-13, Gaspare Landi (oil on canvas)

Harun Al Rashid in his tent with the wise men of the east, 1811-13, Gaspare Landi (oil on canvas)
7064256 Harun Al Rashid in his tent with the wise men of the east, 1811-13, Gaspare Landi (oil on canvas) by Landi, Gaspare (1756-1830); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece, c. 1651 (etching, drypoint, and engraving on ivory laid paper)

The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece, c. 1651 (etching, drypoint, and engraving on ivory laid paper)
5859464 The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece, c.1651 (etching, drypoint, and engraving on ivory laid paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Adoration of the Magi (oil on wood)

The Adoration of the Magi (oil on wood)
868033 The Adoration of the Magi (oil on wood) by Giovanni di Pietro (Lo Spagna) (c.1450-1529); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas)

The Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas)
868077 The Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas) by Malo, Vincent (c.1595-1649); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageWise Men Collection: Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting

Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting
6269966 Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting. by Desvallieres, Georges (1861-1950); Cathedrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Vst d'Arras, Arras

Background imageWise Men Collection: Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting. Detail

Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting. Detail
6269969 Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting. Detail. by Desvallieres, Georges (1861-1950); Cathedrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Vst d'Arras

Background imageWise Men Collection: Procession of Melchior, from the Chapel of the Magi (fresco) (detail of 70601)

Procession of Melchior, from the Chapel of the Magi (fresco) (detail of 70601)
ALG293853 Procession of Melchior, from the Chapel of the Magi (fresco) (detail of 70601) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi, Cologne School (oil on panel)

Adoration of the Magi, Cologne School (oil on panel)
XIL16710 Adoration of the Magi, Cologne School (oil on panel) by German School, (16th century); 162.5x80.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas)

The Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas)
471434 The Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 143x172 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi, c. 1519 (oil on panel)

Adoration of the Magi, c. 1519 (oil on panel)
471163 Adoration of the Magi, c.1519 (oil on panel) by Master of the Antwerp Adoration, (fl.c.1505-30); 29x39 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageWise Men Collection: Epiphany triptych (oil on panel)

Epiphany triptych (oil on panel)
471120 Epiphany triptych (oil on panel) by Master of Frankfurt, (1460-c.1533); 161x416 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: Nativity)

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Adoration of the Kings, c. 1490 (tempera on panel)

The Adoration of the Kings, c. 1490 (tempera on panel)
7305494 The Adoration of the Kings, c.1490 (tempera on panel) by Spanish School, (15th century); 156.5 x 96.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by unknown Aragonese Artist (15th century))

Background imageWise Men Collection: Study for Balthazar, c. 1609-11 (oil on paper laid down on panel)

Study for Balthazar, c. 1609-11 (oil on paper laid down on panel)
7312273 Study for Balthazar, c.1609-11 (oil on paper laid down on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 54 -- 39.3 cm; J

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting)

Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting)
7292515 Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting) by Fogolino, Marcello (1470-c.1550); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: by Marcello Fogolino); Ghigo Roli

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting)

Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting)
7292820 Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting) by Fogolino, Marcello (1470-c.1550); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: by Marcello Fogolino); Ghigo Roli

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting)

Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting)
7292815 Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting) by Fogolino, Marcello (1470-c.1550); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: by Marcello Fogolino); Ghigo Roli

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration by the Wise Men, 1511 (oil painting)

Adoration by the Wise Men, 1511 (oil painting)
7292800 Adoration by the Wise Men, 1511 (oil painting) by Fogolino, Marcello (1470-c.1550); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: by Marcello Fogolino); Ghigo Roli

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting)

Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting)
7292516 Adoration by the Wise Men, detail, 1511 (oil painting) by Fogolino, Marcello (1470-c.1550); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: by Marcello Fogolino); Ghigo Roli

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco)

The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco)
3493741 The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: by Benozzo di Lese di Sandro Gozzoli (1420-97))

Background imageWise Men Collection: Fol. 41r The Adoration of the Magi (vellum)

Fol. 41r The Adoration of the Magi (vellum)
ALI142912 Fol.41r The Adoration of the Magi (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Background imageWise Men Collection: Ms Facs 227 pl. 3 The Magi, the Battle of Joshua and the Siege of Dan

Ms Facs 227 pl. 3 The Magi, the Battle of Joshua and the Siege of Dan, from the Hortus Deliciarum by Herrade de
JHG162165 Ms Facs 227 pl.3 The Magi, the Battle of Joshua and the Siege of Dan, from the Hortus Deliciarum by Herrade de Landsberg

Background imageWise Men Collection: Parish church (Nederename, Sint-Vedastuskerk). Interior. The high altar. Adoration of the Magi

Parish church (Nederename, Sint-Vedastuskerk). Interior. The high altar. Adoration of the Magi. Simon De Paepe
7142272 Parish church (Nederename, Sint-Vedastuskerk). Interior. The high altar. Adoration of the Magi. Simon De Paepe. Ca 1660-1670

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Walk to the Star, 1905. (litho)

The Walk to the Star, 1905. (litho)
3666837 The Walk to the Star, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Loubet leads a Camel being ridden by Georges Clemenceau)

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Magi, 17th century (oil on canvas)
JEB4876157 Adoration of the Magi, 17th century (oil on canvas) by John the Baptist of Beadan (1611-1669); 92x113 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard

Background imageWise Men Collection: Emile Loubet and Marianne welcome the wise men into the Manger, 1905. (litho)

Emile Loubet and Marianne welcome the wise men into the Manger, 1905. (litho)
3666839 Emile Loubet and Marianne welcome the wise men into the Manger, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in L Assiette au Beurre - No)

Background imageWise Men Collection: Two Prophets - Study for the Philosophers (oil on canvas)

Two Prophets - Study for the Philosophers (oil on canvas)
BRN198258 Two Prophets - Study for the Philosophers (oil on canvas) by Pitati, Bonifazio de (Bonifacio Veronese) (c.1487-1553); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageWise Men Collection: Nativity with Magi and Shepherds (stained glass)

Nativity with Magi and Shepherds (stained glass)
XCF282023 Nativity with Magi and Shepherds (stained glass) by English School, (12th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK

Background imageWise Men Collection: Magi with Herod, 12th century (stained glass)

Magi with Herod, 12th century (stained glass)
XCF282024 Magi with Herod, 12th century (stained glass) by English School, (12th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Dream of the Magi, 12th century (stained glass)

The Dream of the Magi, 12th century (stained glass)
PC84864 The Dream of the Magi, 12th century (stained glass) by English School, (12th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageWise Men Collection: Birth of Jesus Christ (engraving)

Birth of Jesus Christ (engraving)
7150824 Birth of Jesus Christ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of Jesus Christ)

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi (engraving)

Adoration of the Magi (engraving)
7172435 Adoration of the Magi (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2)

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Adoration of the Kings (oil on panel)

The Adoration of the Kings (oil on panel)
354897 The Adoration of the Kings (oil on panel) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (attr. to); Private Collection

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi (engraving)

Adoration of the Magi (engraving)
7185371 Adoration of the Magi (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi)

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Wise Mens Offering, Matthew, Chapter 2, Verse 2 (engraving)

The Wise Mens Offering, Matthew, Chapter 2, Verse 2 (engraving)
7169193 The Wise Mens Offering, Matthew, Chapter 2, Verse 2 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wise Mens Offering, Matthew, Chapter 2, Verse 2)

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi (ink and chalk on paper)

Adoration of the Magi (ink and chalk on paper)
6620711 Adoration of the Magi (ink and chalk on paper) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 29.3A-- 20.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageWise Men Collection: The Adoration of the Kings, 1660-69 (oil on panel)

The Adoration of the Kings, 1660-69 (oil on panel)
6041653 The Adoration of the Kings, 1660-69 (oil on panel) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 104x102 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageWise Men Collection: Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Formerly attributed to Wu Daozi

Background imageWise Men Collection: Landscape with Daoist immortals in the mountains, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century

Landscape with Daoist immortals in the mountains, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Copy after Qiu Ying. Formerly attributed to Wang Zhenpeng

Background imageWise Men Collection: Adoration of the Magi, detail of Christ surrounded by angels (mosaic)

Adoration of the Magi, detail of Christ surrounded by angels (mosaic)
LRI4001626 Adoration of the Magi, detail of Christ surrounded by angels (mosaic) by Italian School, (5th century); Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright



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"Unveiling the Wisdom: A Glimpse into the Journey of Wise Men" In December 1947, the Stanstead Nativity Play brought to life a timeless tale of faith and enlightenment. Amongst the cast, three figures stood out - The Three Wise Men. Their portrayal resonated with audiences as they embodied wisdom and devotion. Centuries earlier, in 1624, an oil on canvas masterpiece titled "Adoration of the Magi" captured their iconic presence. The painting depicted their reverence towards baby Jesus, symbolizing their recognition of his divine significance. The story of these wise men has been immortalized through various artistic expressions throughout history. In c. 1619, another captivating oil on canvas artwork titled "The Adoration of the Magi" showcased their unwavering belief in a higher power. Their influence extended beyond religious narratives; even renowned historical figures like Harun Al Rashid sought counsel from them. Gaspare Landi's exquisite oil on canvas piece from 1811-13 portrayed this encounter within Al Rashid's tent – a testament to their esteemed reputation for wisdom. A celestial phenomenon guided these wise men - The Star of Kings illuminated their path towards truth and salvation. An enchanting etching called "The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece, " created around 1651, captured this celestial spectacle that captivated both believers and non-believers alike. Throughout art history, countless renditions have celebrated these revered individuals' arrival at Bethlehem's stable. From tempera and gold on wood in c. 1460 to vibrant oils on canvas masterpieces – such as "The Adoration of the Magi" – artists have honored this pivotal moment in Christianity. Beyond artworks lies tangible evidence that echoes their existence; Venice's Clock Tower stands tall as it awaits January 6th when locals celebrate Epiphany or Twelfth Night by commemorating these Three Wise Kings who bestowed gifts upon the infant Jesus.