Adoration of the Magi
Panel
second half 15th century (made)
second half 15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus is shown reclining under a canopy. Joseph is seated below holding his staff in his left hand and resting his head on his right. Next to him are the heads of the Ox and Ass. In the background the Magi are shown presenting gifts to Jesus.
The Gospel of Matthew records how three wise men or Magi came from the East to present gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant Christ, guided by a miraculous star.
The upper part of the panel is badly broken.
The Gospel of Matthew records how three wise men or Magi came from the East to present gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant Christ, guided by a miraculous star.
The upper part of the panel is badly broken.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Title | Adoration of the Magi (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved, painted and gilt alabaster |
| Brief description | Alabaster panel and associated fragments depicting the Adoration of the Magi. English, second half of 15th century. |
| Style | |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | Formerly in the Musée Van Stolk. Acquired by Dr W. L. Hildburgh in Paris. On loan from him to the Museum since 1931. Given by W. L. Hildburgh in 1946. |
| Summary | The Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus is shown reclining under a canopy. Joseph is seated below holding his staff in his left hand and resting his head on his right. Next to him are the heads of the Ox and Ass. In the background the Magi are shown presenting gifts to Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew records how three wise men or Magi came from the East to present gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant Christ, guided by a miraculous star. The upper part of the panel is badly broken. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cheetham, Francis. English Medieval Alabasters. Oxford: Phaidon-Christie's Limited, 1984. p. 182 (cat. 109), ill. ISBN 0-7148-8014-0 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.181:1 to 4-1946 |
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| Record created | December 9, 2002 |
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