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Balthazar

Adoration of the Kings

Balthazar is a subject in art. The gallery holds 42 works in this subject in art, including works by Joos van Cleve, David Teniers the Younger and Hieronymus Bosch.

Balthazar (also spelled Balthasar, Balthassar, Balthazaar or Baltazar), from Akkadian 𒂗𒈗𒋀 Bel-shar-uzur, meaning "Bel protects the King" is the name commonly attributed to Balthazar (magus), one of the Three Wise Men, at least in the west. Though no names are given in the Gospel of Matthew, this was one of the names the Western church settled on in the 8th century, based on the original meaning, though other names were used by Eastern churches.

The Adoration of the Magi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Balthazar?

Balthazar (also spelled Balthasar, Balthassar, Balthazaar or Baltazar), from Akkadian 𒂗𒈗𒋀 Bel-shar-uzur, meaning "Bel protects the King" is the name commonly attributed to Balthazar (magus), one of the Three Wise Men, at least in the west.

How many Balthazar works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 42 public-domain Balthazar works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Balthazar artists?

Key Balthazar artists in the collection include Joos van Cleve, David Teniers the Younger and Hieronymus Bosch.

Where can I see Balthazar works?

Balthazar works in the collection are held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin, Bavarian State Painting Collections and National Museum in Kraków.