Aanbidding door de koningen Possibly 1630 - 1702

"Aanbidding door de koningen" (Adoration of the Magi), is an anonymous etching from possibly between 1630 and 1702 housed at the Rijksmuseum. This piece depicts the biblical event of the Three Wise Men kneeling before the baby Jesus, presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The etching's composition is crowded and detailed, with numerous figures gathered around a humble stable. The scene is filled with a sense of reverence and awe, with the Magi bowing in deference to the infant Christ, while Mary and Joseph observe the event. The scene is also filled with details that add to the overall sense of realism, such as the ox and the dog in the background, further immersing the viewer in the setting.