Artwork
The Adoration of the Magi
The Adoration of the Magi is a graphite print by the Baroque artist Giovanni David. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:by later hand, lower left in brown ink: David Gen: inv: fecit; by later hand, lower left in graphite: 1776; by later hand, lower right in graphite: Proof
About this work
Overview
The Adoration of the Magi is a print by Giovanni David, created in 1766 using etching and touched with various drawing media.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a crowded gathering around a woman holding a baby, likely the Virgin and Child, with kneeling and standing figures, angels, and a background of ruined architecture and vegetation.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved depth through shading and linework, and emphasized texture contrasts between rough stone and soft fabrics.
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Artist & collection
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