The Three Magi: Melchior
1615
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1615
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows one of the Three Magi, Melchior. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious look. This painting is part of a series where each Magi is shown alone, which is an interesting way to depict the scene. The artist made each Magi unique, showing their different personalities. This painting has a lot of detail in the clothes and accessories. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
