Roundel with the Adoration of the Magi
ca. 1500
Medium
Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain
Dimensions
Overall: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Classification
Glass-Stained
Culture
South Netherlandish or Lower German
Department
The Cloisters
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cloisters Collection, 1983
Accession Number
1983.235
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the Roundel with the Adoration of the Magi, Hans Memling presents the familiar biblical scene of the three wise men offering gifts to the Christ Child, held by the Madonna in a humble stable. An ox and donkey complete the setting, emphasizing the quiet reverence of the moment. Created around 1500, this work reflects Memling’s sensitive approach as a leading figure in the Early Netherlandish tradition, where devotional subjects were rendered with clarity and emotional warmth. Executed in colorless glass with vitreous paint and silver stain, the roundel demonstrates a refined technique commo...