The Adoration of the Magi

Pieter Aertsen (1508–1575), Amsterdam, c. 1560, oil on panel

This altarpiece, which originally had two wings, is dedicated to the adoration of the newborn baby Jesus by the three magi, each of whom was represented on one of the panels. This centre panel depicts only the oldest king.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-C-1458
  • Dimensionsheight 167.5 cm x width 180 cm, weight 62 kg