European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection The Adoration of the Magi Made in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th century), Europec. 1520-40 Bernard van Orley, Netherlandish (active Brussels), c. 1488 - 1542 Oil on panel * Gallery 217, European Art 1100-1500, second floor Cat. 400 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelBernard van Orley was the court painter of Margaret of Austria, who was regent of the Netherlands and guardian of the future emperor Charles V. Van Orley had traveled to Rome and was acclaimed for his use of classical motifs. In this instance, the three kings or wise men visit the humble manger of the Christ Child in the midst of fantastic, imaginary architectural ruins.Social Tags [?]composition studies [x] flanders [x] renaissance [x] respect [x] rome [x] ruins [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
