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[Altarpiece]

William Chaffers1872

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

An altarpiece by Andrea della Robbia depicting the Adoration of the Magi on the Epiphany. The Virgin is seated and holds the Child on her knee as Joseph stands behind them. One of the Magi kneels before her as the other two stand behind him holdings gifts for the Child. Two angels hold a star between them in the sky above the Virgin and Child.

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  • Title: [Altarpiece]
  • Creator: William Chaffers
  • Date Created: 1872
  • Location Created: London, England
  • Physical Dimensions: 11.4 × 9.8 cm (4 1/2 × 3 7/8 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Woodburytype
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XB.935.23.1.44
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: William Chaffers (English, 1811 - 1892)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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