Adoration of the Magi 1500 - 1600

This small, circular drawing, known as "Adoration of the Magi", is a delicate depiction of the biblical event of the Three Wise Men visiting the newborn Jesus. The anonymous artist from the 16th century used a simple, yet effective, style to capture the scene. The figures are rendered with fine lines, their poses conveying a sense of reverence and awe in the presence of the holy infant. The artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and exemplifies the enduring power of the Christian tradition in art.