The Adoration of the Magi
Medium
Oil on wood
Dimensions
27 1/8 x 21 1/2 in. (68.9 x 54.6 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Helen L. Bullard, in memory of Harold C. Bullard, 1921
Accession Number
21.132.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the European Paintings gallery, where you'll find *The Adoration of the*, a captivating oil-on-wood panel by an anonymous Netherlandish from the Antwerp Mannerist. Dating to the early 16th century, this intimate work (27⅛ × 21½ inches) depicts the biblical scene of the Three Wise presenting gifts to the infant Jesus, with the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph reverently gathered around. Antwerp Mannerism, flourishing in the bustling port city of Antwerp around 1520–1530, blended Northern realism with Italian-inspired elegance—think elongated figures, vibrant colors, and intricate details...