Adoration of the Magi c. 1450

This alabaster relief, created in the mid-15th century by an anonymous artist, depicts the Adoration of the Magi. The scene, popular in Christian art, shows the three wise men kneeling before the infant Jesus, who is held by his mother Mary. The relief is notable for its detailed carving and the expressive faces of the figures, particularly the three kings who gaze intently at the baby Jesus. The piece, currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the intricate artistry of the period.