1498
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Adoration of the Magi is a 1498 ink by Cristofano Robetta, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a religious scene, with a group of people gathered around a baby. The baby is being held by a woman, who is seated on a rock. The people surrounding them are dressed in robes and appear to be in a state of reverence. In the background, there are mountains and a cloudy sky. The overall mood of the scene is one of devotion and worship. If you're interested in learning more about the Renaissance movement, which this engraving is a part of, you can explore more works by artists of that era.
Cristofano Robetta (1462 – 1535) was an Italian artist, goldsmith, and engraver. Robetta was a Florentine "who made some rich, intricate engravings in the fine manner". He often made engravings which replicated…
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