Artwork
The Adoration of the Magi
The Adoration of the Magi is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1502 and is held in the collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Adoration of the Magi is a woodcut print by Albrecht Dürer, dating to around 1502, portraying a key biblical scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the visit of the Three Magi to the Christ Child and the Virgin Mary, conveying a pivotal moment in Christian religious narrative.
Technique & Style
Characterized by precise lines and intricate details, the work showcases Dürer's meticulous craftsmanship, hallmark of the woodcut medium he often mastered.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1502, specific provenance details are not provided, though its creation falls within Dürer's prolific period of woodcut production.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
