The Adoration of the Kings
1638
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1638
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Adoration of the Kings is a 1638 by Unknown, depicting Biblical Magi, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a busy scene of people gathered in what looks like a dimly lit room. In the center, a group of figures—some kneeling, others standing—seems to be paying attention to a child being held by a woman. Above them, three small figures float mid-air, dressed in simple robes. The crowd includes a mix of adults and kids, some dressed in robes, others in everyday clothes, and one person in a feathered hat. The floating figures might be the "biblical magi" mentioned in the title, but their ghostly appearance stands out. The lighting is uneven, with some faces and objects almost lost in shadow while others stand out sharply. Look up biblical magi next to see who these visitors might have been.
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