The Adoration of the Magi 1515 - 1525

Cornelis Engelbrechtsz.'s *The Adoration of the Magi* (1515-1525) is a small-scale oil painting depicting the traditional Christian story of the three wise men visiting the baby Jesus. The scene unfolds within a simple, brick-walled structure, with a glimpse of the Magi's caravan winding through a distant, hilly landscape. The artist's meticulous detail, evident in the intricate patterns of the Magi's robes and the rich colors of the setting, is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance. *The Adoration of the Magi* is a quintessential example of the devotional artwork that was popular in 16th-century Europe.