The Cleveland Museum of Art
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Magus from an Adoration Group
c. 1460–1475
Overall: 97.2 cm (38 1/4 in.)
Bequest of John L. Severance 1942.785
Description
This sculpture represents one of the three Magi or kings who witnessed the birth of Jesus. The Magi are identified as Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar and are typically shown in art bearing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Joseph is often present in these scenes as are shepherds.The single figure shown here was originally part of a sculptural group with many figures. He is shown holding an ornate receptacle with lid. Other figures from the group are not known to have survived, and which Magus the sculpture was intended to represent cannot be clearly established.- from Abbey Moutiers-Saint-Jean in Burgundy; John L. Severance, Cleveland.
- Catalogue of the John L. Severance Collection: Bequest of John L. Severance, 1936. [Cleveland, Ohio]: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1942. Reproduced: p. [24], Plate X, cat. no. 18; Mention: p. 31, cat. no. 18 archive.org
- Exhibition of the John L. Severance Collection. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (November 12, 1942-March 14, 1943).
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1942.785