The Adoration of the Kings
1450
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1450
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Adoration of the Kings is a 1450 by Unknown, depicting Biblical Magi, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows five figures in a dim, brick-walled room. On the left, a bearded man in a blue robe holds a baby while a woman in red points at something. In front of them, an older man kneels with hands clasped, looking up. To the right, two more men stand—one in a dark cloak, the other in rich gold-patterned robes. A stack of golden cups sits between them. The baby’s swaddling and the men’s gestures suggest a moment of worship. The gold cups might hint at offerings, but the painting stays quiet on details. Look up biblical magi next to see who these figures might represent.
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