The Adoration of the Magi (Schr. 100)
15th century
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
sheet: 9 9/16 x 6 11/16 in. (24.3 x 17 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of James Clark McGuire, 1930
Accession Number
31.54.134
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Art Historical Context
In the heart of 15th-century Germany, the late Gothic period, anonymous artists produced vibrant woodcuts like *The Adoration of the (Schr. 100 to bring sacred stories to everyday devotees. This intimate print depicts the biblical scene of the Three Wise Men presenting gifts to the infant Jesus, accompanied by the Madonna, with horses and figures evoking a lively procession. Measuring just 9 9/16 x 6 11/16 inches, it was designed for personal devotion—perhaps pinned to a wall or carried in prayer books—making religious art accessible beyond grand cathedrals. Woodcuts, carved into wooden block...