The Adoration of the Magi
Bernard van Orley, Netherlandish (active Brussels), c. 1488 - 1542
Geography:
Made in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th century), Europe
Date:
c. 1520-1540Medium:
Oil on panelDimensions:
13 5/16 x 18 1/8 inches (33.8 x 46 cm)Curatorial Department:
European PaintingObject Location:
Cat. 400Credit Line:
John G. Johnson Collection, 1917
Made in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th century), Europe
Date:
c. 1520-1540Medium:
Oil on panelDimensions:
13 5/16 x 18 1/8 inches (33.8 x 46 cm)Curatorial Department:
European PaintingObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:Cat. 400Credit Line:
John G. Johnson Collection, 1917
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Bernard 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.
