The Adoration of the Magi

Winter and Christmas, mid–1520s

This is a painting of a traditional nativity scene. The scene shows figures, animals, and an outdoor setting with rustic architecture. The main focus is on a group of people gathered around a central figure holding a child. There are decorative elements such as animals, ornately dressed individuals, and angelic figures hovering above. The colors are rich and finely detailed, with a balance between delicate and vivid tones.
Artist
Winter and Christmas
Date
mid–1520s
Type
Drawing
Medium
tempera heightened with gold on vellum mounted to wood
Dimensions
16.8 × 22.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a traditional nativity scene. The scene shows figures, animals, and an outdoor setting with rustic architecture. The main focus is on a group of people gathered around a central figure holding a child. There are decorative elements such as animals, ornately dressed individuals, and angelic figures hovering above. The colors are rich and finely detailed, with a balance between delicate and vivid tones.

Winter and Christmas