The Adoration of the Magi, Master of the von Groote Adoration
Master of the von Groote Adoration
The Adoration of the Magi
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Master of the von Groote Adoration

The Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1517 – 1520


Dimensions
86.8 x 60.5 x 1.0 cm
Physical Description
Oil on oak wood, finely curved at the top, reverse original, on all sides a right-angle cut to fit the groove of the frame
Inventory Number
1403
Acquisition
Acquired in 1906 with funds provided by Carl Schaub-Stiftung
Status
Not on display

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About the Acquisition

Dagmar Westberg was born in Hamburg but chose Frankfurt as her adopted home town. On her ninety-fourth birthday, she made a most generous gift to the Städel – the altar by the ‘Master of the von Groote Adoration’, which is regarded as one of the most important Netherlandish works of its time. Since as early as the year 2000, the Dagmar Westberg Foundation has, among other things, supported the Städel’s Collection of Prints and Drawings by financing new purchases. In addition to its commitment to the fine arts, the foundation also supports social projects in Frankfurt.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
The Adoration of the Magi
Painter
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
Oil on oak wood, finely curved at the top, reverse original, on all sides a right-angle cut to fit the groove of the frame
Material
Technique
Label at the Time of Manufacture
Bezeichnet auf dem Hut des mittleren Königs: VENODA CE

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain
Acquisition
Acquired in 1906 with funds provided by Carl Schaub-Stiftung

Work Content

Iconclass

Primary
  • 73B57 adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)
  • 11F4222 Mary sitting or enthroned, the Christ-child sitting on her knee (Christ-child to Mary's left)
Secondary
  • 48C161 column, pillar ~ architecture
  • 24D stars

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Last update

24.11.2023