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The Adoration of the Magi

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

The Adoration of the Magi is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a scene of the Adoration of the Magi, with a group of figures gathered around a manger. The Magi, dressed in elaborate robes, are shown presenting gifts to the infant Jesus, who is lying in the manger. The scene is set against a backdrop of a stable, with a few animals visible in the background. In the foreground, one of the Magi is shown kneeling, while another stands behind him, holding a gift. The third Magi is shown standing to the side, looking on. The figures are rendered in intricate detail, with delicate lines and shading used to create a sense of depth and texture. The etching is characteristic of the Baroque style, with its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.