De aanbidding der koningen 1510 - 1530

"De aanbidding der koningen" (The Adoration of the Magi), is a 16th-century print by the Monogrammist S. It depicts the biblical story of the Three Wise Men visiting the baby Jesus. The scene is framed within an ornate architectural structure, with the main event surrounded by eight smaller scenes illustrating other events from the life of Christ. The detailed lines and intricate details of the figures are characteristic of the woodcut printing technique. The artist's identity remains unknown, but the print showcases the meticulous detail and religious devotion prevalent in Northern European art during the Renaissance. This work is a small-scale masterpiece of woodcut printing, offering a visual narrative of the Christmas story.