Why it matters
The three kings kneel before the Virgin and Child in this Adoration, once the centre of a triptych whose wings are lost. It is named after a convent in Monforte de Lemos in Spain.
Did you know?
- It dates from around 1470, early in Hugo van der Goes's short career.
- It was acquired for Berlin in 1914 after long negotiations with Spain.
- The top was cut down; a reconstruction was made for a 2023 exhibition.
Based on the Wikipedia article Monforte Altarpiece (CC BY-SA 4.0).
