Albrecht Dürer 1471 – 1528
The Adoration of the Magi (oil)
oil on panel (100 × 114 cm) — 1504-05
Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence
This work is linked to Matthew 2:11
Matthew 2 - New Testament
Matthew 2 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to w
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Dürer's Adoration of the Magi has an unusual setting – an impromptu stable offering shelter to the ox and ass erected against one of many ruins and arches. The air seems crisp.
The magi are richly clothed and their offerings impressive. The baby boy accepts a chest of gold from the oldest of the three. On the right, a servant appears to be taking more gifts from a bag. Joseph is missing.
Dürer's Adoration was an altar-piece, commissioned by Friedrich III for the Schlosskirche at Wittenberg. This king, who came to be known as Frederick the Wise, later acted as patron to Martin Luther.
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