Adoration of the Three Kings

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a stylized, abstract interpretation of the "Adoration of the Three Kings." A central figure holding a child is surrounded by three figures in prayerful poses, set against a vivid red backdrop.

The image depicts a stylized, abstract interpretation of the "Adoration of the Three Kings." A central figure holding a child is surrounded by three figures in prayerful poses, set against a vivid red backdrop.

Name/Title

Adoration of the Three Kings

Entry/Object ID

2012.13.1

Description

Icon-like figures of three men bowing before Christ and the mother Mary. Matthew 2:11

Type of Print

Stencil Print

Artwork Details

Medium

stencil print on Momigami wrinkled paper

Category

Biblical, Biblical People, Japanese, Vault, New Testament
People, Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Sadao Watanabe

Date made

1978

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

22-1/2 in

Width

18 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

33-1/4 in

Width

28-1/4 in

Exhibitions

Loan - Watanabe @ Acton Institute, Grand Rapids, MI: November 16, 2015 - January 25, 2016
Loan - Watanabe @ Woodlawn CRC Ministry Center, Grand Rapids, MI: May 31 - September 15, 2017
Watanabe - Center Art Gallery: December 4, 2024 - February 1, 2025