Who created "Adoration of the Magi"?

Adoration of the Magi was created by Flemish in first quarter 16th century.

When was "Adoration of the Magi" created?

This artwork was created first quarter 16th century.

Is "Adoration of the Magi" in the public domain?

Yes, Adoration of the Magi is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Adoration of the Magi

Q: What medium is "Adoration of the Magi"?

Adoration of the Magi is Pen and light brown and grayish brown ink over traces of black chalk; original borderline all around..

Flemish

first quarter 16th century

Medium

Pen and light brown and grayish brown ink over traces of black chalk; original borderline all around.

Dimensions

11 x 7 15/16 in. (28 x 20.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Culture

Flemish, Antwerp

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.832

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Adoration of the Magi

Art Historical Context

This exquisite drawing, *Adoration of the Magi hails from the vibrant Flemish art scene in Antwerp during the first quarter of the 16th. Depicting the biblical scene of the Three Wise Men presenting gifts to the infant Christ, it captures a moment of profound reverence central to Christian iconography. Produced in Antwerp—a thriving hub of Northern Renaissance art—this anonymous Flemish work reflects the era's emphasis on detailed narrative scenes and emotional devotion, bridging late Gothic traditions with emerging Renaissance humanism. Crafted with pen and light brown and grayish brown ink ...

Adoration of the Magi

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