The adoration of the kings
In 1608, Pieter Lastman painted The adoration of the kings, an oil work that captures a profound moment of religious significance. The scene depicts the biblical episode of the Adoration of the Magi, focusing on the intimate encounter between the divine and the earthly. Within this composition, the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child are the central figures, receiving the homage of the three kings: Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar. It…








