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The Wise Men's Offering

John Charles Bromley

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Wise Men's Offering is a 1850 by John Charles Bromley, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Charles Bromley
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a group of people gathered in a dim room. At the center, a woman holds a baby while a man kneels beside her. To the right, three men in fancy robes stand with gifts, looking like travelers. A dog sits quietly in the corner, and a donkey peeks from behind a curtain. The walls are plain, with a few small paintings hanging. The title at the bottom calls it *The Wise Men’s Offering*, which hints this is a nativity scene. The artist used shading to make the figures stand out against the dark background. Check out more works by Bromley, John Charles to see how he handled light and shadow.