The story of the Magi comes from the Gospel of Matthew, which indicates that Magi from the East, having followed a star, came to worship the newborn King of the Jews in Bethlehem, and offered him gold, myrrh and incense.
In the West, the number of Magi, after having varied greatly, was fixed at three.
Symbols were quickly associated with them, and they ended up, in the 15th century, by personifying the three continents known in the Middle Ages (Asia, Africa, Europe) after having represented, from the 12th century. the three ages of life.
Let us recall that gold, brought by Melchior, is associated with earthly power; incense is linked to religious ritual, to the sacredness of the Child; myrrh, associated with embalming, therefore with the death, the Passion, and the Resurrection of Christ.
Beautiful carved and gilded wooden frame from the early 19th century.
Usual restorations. 99x76 with frame
Ref: QVFR5RE418
| Style | Louis XIII style (Religious paintings of Louis XIII style Style) |
| Period | 17th century (Religious paintings 17th century) |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Artist | Atelier De Franken I L'ancien 1524-1616 |
| Length (cm) | 80 |
| Height (cm) | 57 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 75007, PARIS, France |
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