Who painted The Small Adoration of the Magi?

The Small Adoration of the Magi was painted by Joos van Cleve in 1517.

Where can I see The Small Adoration of the Magi?

The Small Adoration of the Magi is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is The Small Adoration of the Magi?

The Small Adoration of the Magi is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

The Small Adoration of the Magi

Joos van Cleve , 1517

The Small Adoration of the Magi is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Joos van Cleve. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

The Small Adoration of the Magi is a 1517 oil painting by Joos van Cleve, a prominent Antwerp artist known for his religious works and portraits.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene of reverence, with a woman in dark attire holding a baby, surrounded by figures including a kneeling man in red, set against a backdrop of a stone structure and distant landscape.

Technique & Style

Van Cleve's work blends Northern Renaissance and Early Netherlandish techniques, evident in the use of earth tones and vibrant colors, and the varied poses of the figures, some of whom engage directly with the viewer.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection, created during van Cleve's active period in Antwerp from 1511 until his death around 1540-41.

Artist & collection

Artist

Joos van Cleve

Joos van Cleve (; also Joos van der Beke; c. 1485–1490 – 1540/1541) was a leading painter active in Antwerp from his arrival there around 1511 until his death in 1540 or 1541. Within Dutch and Flemish Renaissance…