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This work is part of a collection of six canvases depicting the life of the Virgin, all attributed to Palomino and dated to the beginning of the 18th century. The rich composition shows the adoration of the Magi to Jesus in the foreground. Jesus is presented in Mary's lap, who acts as the true seat of Wisdom. Note in the upper left plane, above the heads of the soldiers and other attendees of the scene, the Star of Bethlehem.
This work is part of a collection of six canvases depicting the life of the Virgin, all attributed to Palomino and dated to the beginning of the 18th century. The rich composition shows the adoration of the Magi to Jesus in the foreground. Jesus is presented in Mary's lap, who acts as the true seat of Wisdom. Note in the upper left plane, above the heads of the soldiers and other attendees of the scene, the Star of Bethlehem.
"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.'" Matthew 2:1-12
"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.'" Matthew 2:1-12
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