1525
oil
panel
From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections
Dominant colour
Adoration triptych: King Balthasar (interior left), Adoration of Christ with King Melchior (middle), King Caspar (interior right); Christ the Redeemer (exterior left), Virgin with child (exterior right) is a 1525 oil by Cornelis van Cleve, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Balthazar, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.
This painting is a triptych, divided into three sections. The central panel depicts the Adoration of Christ with King Melchior, while the left and right panels show Kings Balthasar and Caspar, respectively. The outer panels feature Christ the Redeemer and the Virgin with child. The painting showcases a rich, detailed scene with multiple figures, set against a dark background that highlights the subjects. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Cornelis van Cleve.
Cornelis van Cleve, Cornelis van Cleef or Cornelis van der Beke, nickname Sotte Cleve ('Mad Cleve') (1520 in Antwerp – 1567/1614) was a Flemish Renaissance painter active in Antwerp who is known for his religious compositions and portraits.
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![Altarpiece showing scenes from the Infancy of Christ: The Adoration of the Magi [center]; The Annunciation; The Presentation of Christ in the Temple; The Flight into Egypt; The Nativity [clockwise from upper left]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/6a236bfea3373486/thumb.webp)
