Who painted Adoration of the Magi?

Adoration of the Magi was painted by Pieter Brueghel the Younger in 1594.

Where can I see Adoration of the Magi?

Adoration of the Magi is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Adoration of the Magi?

Adoration of the Magi is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Adoration of the Magi?

Museum-quality prints of Adoration of the Magi are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Adoration of the Magi

Pieter Brueghel the Younger , 1594

Adoration of the Magi is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Pieter Brueghel the Younger. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Adoration of the Magi is a 1594 oil painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish artist known for his studio's prolific output and reproductions of his father's compositions.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a lively winter scene in a village square, where people engage in various activities amidst snow-covered buildings and frozen ponds, but its title suggests a religious narrative, the Adoration of the Magi, which is not immediately apparent in the scene.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Brueghel's attention to detail and ability to capture the effects of light on snow, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the State Hermitage Museum, a testament to its enduring presence in the art historical canon.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Pieter Brueghel the Younger

Pieter Brueghel the Younger ( BROY-gəl, also US: BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; between 23 May and 10 October 1564 – between March and May 1638) was a Flemish painter known for numerous copies after his father Pieter Bruegel the…