Oberried Altarpiece, left interior wing - The Adoration of the Magi 1522

"The Adoration of the Magi", a panel from the Oberried Altarpiece, was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1522. This detailed scene captures the moment when the three wise men, Balthazar, Melchior, and Caspar, present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn Christ child. The figures are rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting Holbein's mastery of portraiture. The artist's keen observation of contemporary fashion and his ability to create a sense of depth and space contribute to the realism of the scene.