Jacques Bellange
French, c. 1575-1616
The Three Magi: Balthasar, King of Sheba
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Jacques Bellange
French, c. 1575-1616c. 1612-1616
The Three Magi: Balthasar, King of Sheba
Jacques Bellange French, c. 1575-1616 →etchingprint
Date
c. 1612-1616
Medium
Etching on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
28.7 × 16.3 cm (11 5/16 × 6 7/16 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
John H. Wrenn Memorial Collection
Jacques Bellange was one of the most original exponents of the Mannerist style in the early seventeenth century. A significant court artist
for the Duchy of Lorraine at Nancy, he depicted the three magi in various exotic costumes and extravagant poses.
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