Adoration of the Magi

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a busy scene with a group of people gathered around a woman holding a baby. The woman sits on a low platform, her face turned toward the baby, while the others stand or kneel around her, some reaching out as if offering gifts. The background has faint figures and a tall, shadowy column, giving the scene a dramatic, crowded feel. Notice how the artist used shading to make the figures look three-dimensional, even though it’s just ink on paper. The Latin text below means “they adored him as he descended,” hinting at a religious story. Check out how this was made using etching.