The Adoration of the Magi

Written By Brian Fletcher
"The Adoration of the Magi"(c.1655) by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

The Adoration of the Magi (c.1655) by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

January 5 is the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, where the Catholic Church celebrates the coming of the 3 Kings to visit Jesus in the manger.

"The Adoration of the Magi"(c.1655) by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo shows the 3 Kings in amazement of baby Jesus. Their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh can be seen as well. The painting is currently on display at the Toledo Museum of Art.

What are some of your favorite Baroque Magi paintings ?

Brian Fletcher
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