Adorazion of the Magi after 1850

"Adoration of the Magi" is a watercolor painting by Christian Becker, created after 1850 and currently housed in the Städel Museum. This work depicts a scene of the biblical event in which the Three Wise Men, guided by a star, journeyed to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Jesus. Becker meticulously portrays a diverse throng of figures, camels, horses, and fantastical creatures amidst a mountainous landscape, with a distant castle suggesting a medieval setting. The artist's use of detailed brushwork, vibrant colors, and a sense of depth creates a visually rich and captivating depiction of the biblical story.