Who created "The Adoration of the Magi"?

The Adoration of the Magi was created by Gerard David in ca. 1520.

When was "The Adoration of the Magi" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1520.

What medium is "The Adoration of the Magi"?

The Adoration of the Magi is Oil on wood.

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

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

The Adoration of the Magi

Gerard David

ca. 1520

Medium

Oil on wood

Dimensions

Overall 27 3/4 x 28 7/8 in. (70.5 x 73.3 cm); painted surface 27 1/2 x 28 3/8 in. (69.2 x 72.1 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982

Accession Number

1982.60.17

Tags

Virgin MaryDogsJosephMenJesusAdoration of the Magi

Art Historical Context

Gerard David's *The Adoration of the Magi*, around 1520, captures a timeless biblical scene from the Gospel of Matthew: the wise men presenting gifts to the infant Jesus, attended by the Virgin Mary and Joseph. This oil-onwood panel, measuring nearly 28 inches square, exemplifies the Northern Renaissance tradition of the Early Netherlandish school, where David worked in Bruges. As a master of intricate detail and luminous color, David draws on influences from Jan van Eyck, infusing the composition with a sense of quiet reverence and realism. The medium of oil on wood allowed for the fine grad...

The Adoration of the Magi

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