The adoration of the Kings 1650

"The Adoration of the Kings" is a 1650 drawing by Flemish artist Abraham van Diepenbeeck. This charcoal drawing, housed at the Städel Museum, depicts a scene from the Biblical narrative of the Adoration of the Magi. The drawing captures the moment when the three wise men arrive on horseback to pay homage to the newborn Christ. The artist utilizes dynamic lines to capture the movement of the figures and their steeds, with a focus on the central figure and their horse. The drawing's composition evokes a sense of grandeur and drama, characteristic of Van Diepenbeeck's work.