Who created "Adoration of the Magi"?

Adoration of the Magi was created by Hans Reinhart the Elder in ca. 1580–1600.

When was "Adoration of the Magi" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1580–1600.

What medium is "Adoration of the Magi"?

Adoration of the Magi is Silver, partially mercury-gilded..

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

Hans Reinhart the Elder

ca. 1580–1600

Medium

Silver, partially mercury-gilded.

Dimensions

Diam. 4.7 cm. (excluding mount); total L. 16.5 cm, wt. 71.24 g. (including mount).

Classification

Medals

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1325

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Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate *Adoration of the Magi a masterful silver medal crafted by Hans Reinhart the Elder around 1580–1600. Measuring just 4.7 cm in diameter, this intimate artwork from the late Renaissance captures a timeless biblical scene: the Three Wise Men presenting gifts to the Christ Child, a motif rich in Christian iconography symbolizing faith, kingship, and divine revelation. Reinhart, a skilled German medalist, exemplifies the era's fascination with small-scale sculpture, where medals served as portable devotional objects, worn as pendants or collected by the elite. The medal's mediu...

Adoration of the Magi

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