The Adoration of the Magi, This painting depicts the Biblical scene of the adoration of the Magi. Mary and the infant Christ child sit in the center of the composition. They are surrounded by Joseph, a young boy, and the three Magi. One of the kings bends down to kiss the Christ child's feet. The Northern Star shines in the sky in the top left corner., c. 1500-1525

 Item — Box: 261
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s36-i0386

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The Adoration of the Magi, This painting depicts the Biblical scene of the adoration of the Magi. Mary and the infant Christ child sit in the center of the composition. They are surrounded by Joseph, a young boy, and the three Magi. One of the kings bends down to kiss the Christ child's feet. The Northern Star shines in the sky in the top left corner.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.0367.1; Public Notes: The accession number is 3103.1.

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1500-1525

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Religious subjects; Virgin Mary; New Testament; Jesus Christ; Kings; North Star; Adoration of the Magi; Biblical Scenes; School: Flemish; Style period: High Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 11.4; Image width (in.): 9.6in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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