Why it matters
The kings present their gifts to the Christ Child, surrounded by large figures with distinct and sometimes grotesque faces. It was Bruegel's first painting composed almost entirely of large figures.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1564.
- It is one of few Bruegels in portrait format.
- The grouping of figures was taken from Italian painters like Parmigianino.
Based on the Wikipedia article Adoration of the Kings (Bruegel) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
