The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouvés in Paris: Les Rois mages Gaspard et Melchoir adorant l'Enfant Jésus 1752

"The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouvés in Paris: Les Rois mages Gaspard et Melchoir adorant l'Enfant Jésus" is a 1752 etching by Etienne Fessard, a prominent French artist. The print depicts the adoration of the Christ child by the three wise men, a scene often depicted in religious art. The print is a record of a painting commissioned for the Chapel of the Foundling Children in Paris, highlighting the artist's dedication to portraying important religious themes within a historical context. The print features a dramatic composition, showcasing the figures in a dynamic arrangement with a strong use of light and shadow. The image is dominated by the central figure of the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus, with the three wise men bowing in reverence. The print is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.