Why it matters
The Annunciation, the Adoration of the Magi and the Presentation in the Temple fill the three panels, with Mary distinguished by her blue clothes. It was commissioned for the church of St. Columba in Cologne.
Did you know?
- It dates from about 1450–1455.
- It is painted in oil on oak.
- It is also called the Adoration of the Kings.
Based on the Wikipedia article Saint Columba Altarpiece (CC BY-SA 4.0).
