Adoration of the Magi by Pieter Aertsen, Matthew 2:1-12, Bible.Gallery

Adoration of the Magi created approximately 1560 nad was completed in 1560 Its dimension is 168cm wide and 179cm high and it was drawn with oil on panel style.

Artwork Description

Adoration of the Magi by Pieter Aertsen, Matthew 2:1-12, Bible.Gallery

This altarpiece, which originally had two wings, is dedicated to the adoration of the newborn baby Jesus by the three magi, each of whom was represented on one of the panels. This centre panel depicts only the oldest king

Artist : Pieter Aertsen

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