Adoration of the King

In this depiction of the "Adoration of the Magi," the scene focuses on the infant Jesus, cradled by Mary, while the three Magi, adorned in regal attire, offer gifts with reverence and wonder. The composition beautifully conveys the moment's solemnity, with rich colors and implied textures.

In this depiction of the "Adoration of the Magi," the scene focuses on the infant Jesus, cradled by Mary, while the three Magi, adorned in regal attire, offer gifts with reverence and wonder. The composition beautifully conveys the moment's solemnity, with rich colors and implied textures.

Name/Title

Adoration of the King

Entry/Object ID

1967.2.1

Description

A crowd of people huddle around the Christ child. The scene feels cramped as all gather around to see and worship. An elderly man lays his offering at the child's feet.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

Vault, Biblical People
People

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Geralamo Bassano

Attribution

Attributed to

Date made

circa 1615 - 1620

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

36 in

Width

49 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

42-1/4 in

Width

55 in

Exhibition

Loan @ Grand Rapids Art Museum - Baroque Painting, Grand Rapids Art Museum - Fall 1982