Aanbidding der koningen 1607 - 1664

Salomon de Bray’s "Adoration of the Kings," is a drawing created with pen in brown ink and washed on gray paper. The composition is arranged with a central focus on the Virgin Mary and Child, surrounded by the magi and other figures in a tightly packed space. The artist employs a delicate yet confident line, delineating forms and creating a sense of movement within the scene. Bray’s use of wash provides depth and volume, enhancing the emotional tone. The figures, rendered with soft contours and flowing drapery, evoke a sense of reverence and humility, typical of Baroque art. The composition leads the viewer’s eye through a series of gestures and gazes, reflecting a complex interplay of gazes and gestures. De Bray invites us to contemplate not just the religious narrative, but the formal elegance through which it is expressed.