Adoration of the Magi, circle of Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish school

Descriptio Oil on copper. Dimensions 67 x 59 cm; framed 84 x 75 cm. This scene of the Adoration of the Magi is conceived with intense narrative focus within the stable, where the Virgin presents the Child lying in the manger while Saint Joseph stands in the shadowy corner to the side, and the Magi, accompanied by soldiers, pages, and onlookers, gather around the mystery. The composition is structured by a powerful contrast between the dark area of ​​the stable and the luminous opening in the background, through which the retinue, horses, and banners appear, creating a dramatic depth of scene with a powerful theatrical effect. The figure of the kneeling king in the foreground, enveloped in a rich gold and white mantle, stands out, as does the striking presence of the dark-skinned king, dressed in dazzling yellows and blues, which introduces a chromatic vibrancy characteristic of the Flemish Baroque of Antwerp.

Estimation:12.000€

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