Who created "The Adoration of the Magi"?

The Adoration of the Magi was created by Hugo van der Goes.

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

Hugo van der Goes

Medium

Oil on wood

Dimensions

29 1/8 x 25 5/8 in. (74 x 65.1 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, 1871

Accession Number

71.100

Tags

Virgin MaryMenJesusAdoration of the MagiSaints

Art Historical Context

Hugo van der Goes's *The Adoration of the Magi* a timeless biblical moment: the three wise men presenting gifts to the infant Jesus, attended by the Virgin Mary and. This intimate oil-on-wood panel measuring 29 1/8 x 25 5/8 inches, exemplifies the Flemish master's mastery of the Northern Renaissance style. Van der Goes, active in late 15th-century Bruges and Ghent, was renowned for his detailed compositions and emotional depth, blending sacred reverence with vivid realism. The use of oil on wood allowed van der Goes to achieve luminous glazes and intricate textures, from the kings' ornate rob...

The Adoration of the Magi

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