Star of Kings, A Night Piece

1630
(Dutch, 1620–1662)
(Dutch, 1595–1661)
Sheet: 20.8 x 16.4 cm (8 3/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Catalogue raisonné: Hollstein XXXIII.52.149
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Star of Kings depicts the holiday of Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, celebrated on January 6, and commemorates the journey of the three Maji to the Christ child, guided by the Star of Bethlehem. In 17th-century Netherlands, the event was recreated by townspeople who gathered at dusk and processed through the streets singing and carrying candles and torches, following one of the most prominent citizens who had the honor of holding the star.
Star of Kings,  A Night Piece

Star of Kings, A Night Piece

1630

Jan van de Velde, Pieter Molyn

(Dutch, 1620–1662), (Dutch, 1595–1661)
Netherlands

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