The sculpture depicts several figures gathered around a central focal point. A seated woman holds a child on her lap, receiving gifts from other figures. The figures are detailed, showing attire, facial features, and objects. The sculpture is a deep blue color, possibly glass or enamel, within a gold frame. The scene includes an engraved roof with a star. The relief sculpture is small and delicately crafted, with an attached loop at the top.
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The Adoration of the Magi

sculptor Giovanni Bernardi (Bolognese, 1494 - 1553)

Medium
glass
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (rectanglular w/ arched top): 9.8 x 7.2 cm (3 7/8 x 2 13/16 in.) gross weight: 44 gr
Culture
Roman
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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