The Small Adoration of the Magi

The Small Adoration of the Magi

Joos van Cleve

1517

oil

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a baby. The baby is held by a woman in a dark dress, while a man in a red robe kneels before them. Several other figures are present, including a man in a white robe and a woman in a yellow cloak. The scene is set in front of a stone structure, with a landscape visible in the background. The painting features a range of colors, including earth tones and vibrant reds and blues. The figures are depicted in various poses, with some looking directly at the viewer and others gazing at the baby. The overall atmosphere is one of reverence and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Joos van Cleve.

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