The image displays bold, expressive lines and sharp contrasts in black and white, forming an abstract composition. Three figures are depicted, each suggesting a regal figure with crowns on their heads. The figures hold objects resembling gifts or containers. The background consists of swirling lines.

The Magi

c. 1910

Medium: woodcut on wove paper
Classification: Print
Period: 1901 to 1925
Image size: 3609 × 5093px

Description

The image displays bold, expressive lines and sharp contrasts in black and white, forming an abstract composition. Three figures are depicted, each suggesting a regal figure with crowns on their heads. The figures hold objects resembling gifts or containers. The background consists of swirling lines.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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