Driekoningen 1782 - 1837

"Driekoningen," a pen and ink drawing by Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers, depicts a group of individuals, likely representing the three wise men, gathered around a large illuminated star. The scene is likely set in an interior space, indicated by the faint presence of a building and furniture in the background. The artwork captures the festive atmosphere and the reverence associated with the biblical story of the three wise men following the star to find the newborn baby Jesus. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Barbiers' skill in depicting light and shadow, enhancing the dramatic effect of the central star.