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The word magi is the plural of Latin magus, borrowed from Greek μάγος (magos), [18] as used in the original Greek text of the Gospel of Matthew (in the plural: μάγοι, magoi). The Greek magos itself is derived from Old Persian maguŝ, which in turn originated from the Avestan magâunô, referring to the Iranian priestly caste of ...
Gerard David, Adoration of the Kings, National Gallery, London, circa 1515 Adoration of the Magi, Gentile da Fabriano, 1423. The Adoration of the Magi or Adoration of the Kings or Visitation of the Wise Men is the name traditionally given to the subject in the Nativity of Jesus in art in which the three Magi, represented as kings, especially in the West, having found Jesus by following a star ...
Los Reyes Magos (The 3 Wise Men in the United States) is a 2003 Spanish animated film.It tells the story of the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus and the wrath of Herod.The film was directed by Antonio Navarro, who was nominated for a Goya Award for this film.
Byzantine depiction of the Three Magi in a 6th-century mosaic at Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo Conventional post-12th century depiction of the Biblical magi (Adoração dos Magos by Vicente Gil). Balthasar, the youngest magus, bears frankincense and represents Africa. To the left stands Caspar, middle-aged, bearing gold and representing Asia.
The Adoration of the Magi or La Adoracion de los Reyes Magos (circa 1612) is a painting by Juan Bautista Maíno in the Museo del Prado, in Madrid. [1]On 14 February 1612 Fray Juan Bautista Maíno signed the contract to make two pendant paintings of the nativity for the monastery church of San Pedro Mártir in Toledo, Spain.
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The Cavalcade of Magi [a] is a traditional parade with floats carrying the Three Magi taking place in practically all cities and villages in Spain on the evening of 5 January (Epiphany's eve).
The Adoration of the Magi is a 1619 Baroque painting by the Spanish artist Diego Velázquez now held in the Museo del Prado.It shows three kings presenting gifts to the Christ child: Melchior, who kneels in the foreground; Balthazar, who stands behind him wearing a red cape and a lace collar; and Caspar, who appears between the other two. [1]