The Adoration of the Magi
Peter Paul Rubens
Three kings and their entourage have come from the East to greet the newborn Jesus. On the right you can see Mary, who shows her child proudly to the three wise men. She is not positioned in the middle of the painting, but is still the centre of attention. Peter Paul Rubens presents the biblical scene here in the manner of an opera performance, with monumental characters and Baroque spaces. It was perfect for the altarpiece’s original location: the church of St Michael’s Abbey in Antwerp. Rubens finished the panel in rapid brushstrokes in just two weeks. He was after all one of the most celebrated and sought-after artists of his time.
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- TitleThe Adoration of the Magi
- Date1624-1625
- Mediumoil on panel
- Measurements447 × 336 cm
- Inventory number298
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