The Adoration of the Magi
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Adoration of the Magi is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a busy scene of people gathered around a woman holding a baby. A donkey stands nearby, and a few men look upward at a bright light coming from an archway. Some folks are kneeling, others stand or gesture, while a dog sits quietly in the corner. The background has grand columns and a shadowy figure above the arch. The woman holding the baby is likely the focus—she’s dressed simply compared to the others. The light from above makes the scene feel dramatic, like something important is happening. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
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