The Adoration of the Magi on a sixth-/seventh-century Byzantine ring, with elf-like Magi, for Epiphany (6th Jan): http://art.thewalters.org/detail/11447 pic.twitter.com/dltTYSbLXc
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A 6th-/7th-century Byzantine gold medallion showing the Adoration of the Magi: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=60447&partId=1 …pic.twitter.com/UWRK5hVEYe
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So what is the oldest record/source for the names now identified w the Magi?
This is meant to be the first reference, supposedly c. AD 500: http://www.attalus.org/translate/barbari.html#51B … :)
Shared all of that Doc! Thank you. Pretty incredible how long a history those three have as identified individuals. Local lore? Theodoria's investigations? Very interesting. 1 of my favorite stories too!
This is from a sarcophagus from the 4th century and I thought it was one of the earliest depictions of the Magi. Plus #camels!pic.twitter.com/lV5hF6DrrF
Wonderful, smiley camels! The Magi appear as a three from the earliest depictions, but not clear if names go back to that period iirc :)
Ahhh! Thanks! Love the grabby-hands Jesus too!
Yes! :)
'Presents please!'
Here’s one from the 80s, it’s The Adoration of The Maggie by Steve Bell http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42664000/jpg/_42664499_majori203.jpg …
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