Aanbidding door de koningen

Francesco Brizio

1584 - 1623

Aanbidding door de koningen by Francesco Brizio

Medium

etching

Dimensions

224; 182

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**Adoration of the Kings (Aanbidding door de kon)** Francesco Brizio's *Aanbidding door de kon*, created between 1584 and 1623, captures the timeless biblical scene of the Magi presenting gifts to the infant Christ—a motif central to Christian art during the Renaissance and early Baroque periods. As a Bolognese artist influenced by the Carracci family Brizio excelled in religious imagery that emphasized devotion and drama, reflecting the Counter-Reformation's push for emotionally resonant works to inspire faith amid Protestant challenges. This intimate etching, measuring just 224 × 182 mm,...

About the Artist

Francesco Brizio · 15741623

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