The Adoration of the Magi c. 1400

"The Adoration of the Magi" is an anonymous painting from around 1400, currently housed in the Städel Museum. The artwork depicts the biblical story of the three wise men, or Magi, traveling from the east to pay homage to the newborn Jesus, who is seated on his mother’s lap. The scene unfolds in a richly decorated setting, with the Magi adorned in lavish attire, representing their wealth and status. The painting exemplifies the stylistic conventions of the early Northern Renaissance, with its emphasis on intricate detail, realistic representation, and a sense of depth and perspective.