Triptych with Adoration of the Magi (center and inner wings), Saint Antony Abbot (left, outer wing) and Saint Adrian (right, outer wing)
1500
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1500
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
You see three wooden panels hinged together. The center shows Mary holding baby Jesus while three kings kneel in front of them. The left wing has a bearded saint with a pig, and the right wing shows another saint in armor. This painting was made to fold up like a small altar. When closed, only the two saints appear—like a quiet moment before the big scene inside. The artist used bright colors and tiny details, such as ships in the background and a star held by angels. To see more works like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.
