The Journey of the Magi

Artist: Sassetta
Artwork: The Journey of the Magi
Description: This painting is a tempera on panel work by the Italian artist Sassetta. It is a small work, measuring just 7.5 by 11.5 inches, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The painting depicts the journey of the Magi to Bethlehem to visit the newborn Jesus. The Magi are shown as three richly dressed men on horseback, accompanied by a large retinue of servants and animals. The painting is full of symbolism, with the various elements representing different aspects of the journey.
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