Adnotationes et Meditationes in Evangelia... 1595
hieronymusnatalis
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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book
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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ink colored
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This 1595 engraving by Hieronymus Natalis, titled *Adnotationes et Meditationes in Evangelia...*, depicts the Adoration of the Magi. The scene is set in a stable, with a small group of figures gathered around Mary and the infant Jesus. A distant city, Bethlehem, is visible in the background, suggesting the journey of the wise men. This print showcases the detail and narrative quality of Renaissance religious art, while also highlighting the importance of scriptural interpretation in the era.
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