Adoration of the Magi


Matthew 2, 1 - 12

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

The Protoevangelium of St. James

XXI.

1. And behold, Joseph made him ready to go forth into Judaea. And there came a great tumult in Bethlehem of Judaea; for there came wise men, saying: Where is he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east and arc come to worship him.

3. And the wise men went forth. And lo, the star which they saw in the east went before them until they entered into the cave: and it stood over the head of the cave. And the wise men saw the young child with Mary, his mother: and they brought out of their scrip gifts, gold-and frankincense and myrrh.

4. And being warned by the angel that they should not enter into Judaea, they went into their own country by another way.





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L'Adoration des Mages - Adoraton of the Magi           
Wood,38 x 55,5 cm                                      
M.I.592
#400816 8

L'Adoration des Mages - Adoraton of the Magi Wood,38 x 55,5 cm...

Epiphany,center part of a triptych,around 1460         
Tempera on wood, 76 x 76 cm                            
Inv.910
#40081770

Epiphany,center part of a triptych,around 1460 Tempera on wood, 76 x 76...

Adoration of the Magi,1496.                            
Canvas,258 x 243 cm                                    
Inv.1566
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Adoration of the Magi,1496. Canvas,258 x 243 cm...

Adoration of the Magi,1487                             
Tondo,tempera on wood, 172 cm across.                  
Inv.1619
#40081836

Adoration of the Magi,1487 Tondo,tempera on wood, 1...

The Adoration of the Magi.                             
Oil on canvas (1633)                                   
160 x 182 cm                                           
Inv. 717
#401207 6

The Adoration of the Magi. Oil on canvas (1633)...

The Adoration of the Magi. Altar of the Patron         
Saints in the cathedral of Cologne. Centre panel.      
Total height of the altar: 238 cm
#40130111

The Adoration of the Magi. Altar of the Patron Saints in the cathedral...

The Adoration of the Magi. Members of the Florentine   
Council of 1439.                                       
Fresco (1459)
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The Adoration of the Magi. Members of the Florentine Council of 1439....

The Adoration of the Magi(with Gozzoli's selfportrait) 
Lorenzo il Magnifico as the youngest of the Three Magi.
Benozzo Gozzoli with red cap.                          
Fresco (1459)
#40140136

The Adoration of the Magi(with Gozzoli's selfportrait) Lorenzo il Magnifico as...

The Adoration of the Magi. Lorenzo il Magnifico.       
Close-up of Lorenzo il Magnifico and his courtiers.    
Fresco (1459)
#40140137

The Adoration of the Magi. Lorenzo il Magnifico. Close-up of Lorenzo il M...

The Adoration of the Magi. Lorenzo il Magnifico.       
Close-up of Lorenzo, the youngest of the Three Magi.   
Fresco (1459)
#40140138

The Adoration of the Magi. Lorenzo il Magnifico. Close-up of Lorenzo, the...

The Adoration of the Magi. Lorenzo il Magnifico.       
Detail of 40-14-01/38                                  
Fresco (1459)
#40140139

The Adoration of the Magi. Lorenzo il Magnifico. Detail of 40-14-01/38...

The Adoration of the Magi. Lorenzo il Magnifico.       
Detail. In the background a hunter on horseback.       
Fresco (1459)
#40140140

The Adoration of the Magi. Lorenzo il Magnifico. Detail. In the backgroun...