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The Adoration of the Magi by Joos van Wassenhove

The Adoration of the Magi

Joos van Wassenhove

1472–74

Distemper on canvas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Three kings present gifts to the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus in a dimly lit interior. One king kneels, offering a chalice, while others stand and observe.

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chalice crown stool dog diagonal composition shallow space centered figures one-point perspective religious scene adoration virgin mary infant jesus

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