Adoration of the Magi, about 1495-1505. Creator: Andrea Mantegna.

Adoration of the Magi, about 1495-1505. Creator: Andrea Mantegna.

3-035-427 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Adoration of the Magi, about 1495-1505. Three kings pay homage to the Christ Child, who in turn makes a sign of blessing. Jesus Christ, his mother the Virgin Mary, and Mary's husband Joseph have haloes and wear simple garments, while the Magi are dressed in exotic clothing and jewels and bear exquisite gifts. Caspar, bearded and bareheaded, presents the Christ Child with a rare Chinese cup, made of delicate porcelain and filled with gold coins. Melchior, the younger, bearded king behind Caspar, holds a Turkish censer for perfuming the air with incense; on the right, Balthasar the Moor carries a covered cup made of agate.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Andrea Mantegna, attributed to: Italian: Artist, painter, sculptor, printmaker, engraver
Subject
  1. Jesus Christ: Judean: Prophet
  2. Virgin Mary: Judean: Saint
  3. St Joseph: (Judean?): Carpenter

Picture Type
  1. Painting

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Society & Culture Art & Literature


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4960x3784
File Size : 54,987kb


Aliases

  1. 85.PA.417
  1. 103RHD
  1. 1200000023
  1. 3-035-427
  1. 3035427
  1. 85.PA.417

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