Adoration of the Magi by Pieter Aertsen, Matthew 2:1-12, Bible.Gallery
Adoration of the Magi is a oil on panel painting by Pieter Aertsen (1508–1575), created in c. 1560. Measuring 168 × 179 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Matthew 2:1-12. This painting is housed at Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam.
Adoration of the Magi created
approximately
1560
and was completed in 1560
Its dimension is 168cm wide and
179cm high
and it was drawn with oil on panel style.
Artwork Description
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