Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi 1520 - 1550

Pieter Coecke van Aelst's "Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi" is a Renaissance-era triptych depicting the biblical event of the Three Wise Men presenting gifts to the baby Jesus. The central panel portrays Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus receiving gifts from one of the Magi, while the other two panels show the other two Magi and a figure that may be Saint Joseph. This oil painting is a fine example of Flemish art and exemplifies the detailed attention to clothing and ornamentation. The composition of the triptych creates a sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of Jesus. The triptych is on display at the Rijksmuseum.