Aanbidding der koningen 1663

Adriaen Lommelin's etching, "Aanbidding der koningen", depicts the biblical scene of the adoration of the Magi. Created in 1663, this artwork portrays the three wise men, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, worshipping the infant Jesus. The scene is set in a stable, with Joseph, Mary, and the newborn Christ at the center of the composition. The three kings kneel before the baby, symbolizing their reverence and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. The surrounding figures and animals add to the sense of movement and wonder associated with this important event in Christian history. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a poignant glimpse into the artist's skillful rendering of both religious and historical themes.