Who painted Adoration of the Magi?

Adoration of the Magi was painted by Bernardo Cavallino in 1640.

Where can I see Adoration of the Magi?

Adoration of the Magi is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Adoration of the Magi?

Adoration of the Magi is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Adoration of the Magi?

Museum-quality prints of Adoration of the Magi are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Adoration of the Magi

Bernardo Cavallino , 1640

Adoration of the Magi is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bernardo Cavallino. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The inclusion of attendant figures and symbolic gifts reinforces the theological significance of Christ’s recognition as both king and deity.

The painting depicts the biblical episode known as the Adoration of the Magi, in which the three wise men, or Magi, present gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus. In Cavallino’s composition, the Christ Child is shown seated on the Virgin Mary’s lap, drawing attention as the focal point of reverence. The Magi, distinguished by their rich garments and crowns, kneel in varied postures of devotion, underscoring the narrative’s central theme of homage and divine kingship.

The inclusion of attendant figures and symbolic gifts reinforces the theological significance of Christ’s recognition as both king and deity.

Technique & Style

Bernardo Cavallino's Adoration of the Magi, dated 1640, is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. The work measures 101.5 cm in height and 127 cm in width. As a religious painting, the piece depicts the Christ Child as the central subject of the adoration scene.

The medium and dimensions are consistent with the artist's practice during this period, utilizing oil on canvas to render the narrative subject matter.

History & Provenance

Bernardo Cavallino executed the oil painting Adoration of the Magi in 1640. Created on canvas, the work measures 101.5 cm in height and 127 cm in width. The piece depicts the Christ Child as part of its religious subject matter. Today, the painting is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains located.

Overview

Adoration of the Magi is a 1640 oil painting by Bernardo Cavallino, an Italian artist active in Naples during the early 17th century.