Adoration of the Magi, In this painting, the Virgin Mary and Christ child sit enthroned on the right of this composition as they are approached by the Magi. A crowd of onlookers stand on the stairs in the background.
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.0933; Public Notes: According to the notes on the back of this photograph, this painting was sold at Christie's ob 5/28/1937.
Dates
- Creation: 1930 - 1967
Creator
- Peter Paul Rubens (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Virgin Mary; Religious Subjects; Jesus Christ; Animals; Magi; Adoration of the Magi; School: Flemish; Style period: Baroque; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 5.4; Image width (in.): 6.5in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: oil paint; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Status: Attributed
Source
- Unknown Repository (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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