Aanbidding door de koningen
1584 - 1623
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 · 1574–1623
Comment on works: Religious Comment on works: Religious