The Adoration of the Magi 1921

"The Adoration of the Magi" is a 1921 drawing by Belgian symbolist artist James Ensor. The drawing is rendered in a loose and gestural style, using pastel tones of red, yellow, and green. The work depicts the biblical scene of the three wise men bringing gifts to the infant Jesus. The figures are simplified, yet full of expressive gesture, creating a sense of lively energy and wonder. Ensor's unique artistic vision combines elements of realism, symbolism, and caricature, capturing the essence of this popular Christian subject matter in a distinctly personal way.