Journey of the Magi
1894 Minneapolis Institute of Art
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts the Magi travelling through a desert landscape on camels, rendered in the artist's characteristic meticulous style. It is part of Tissot's extensive series of 350 gouaches and paintings illustrating the life of Christ.
Did you know?
James Tissot famously traveled to the Middle East multiple times to ensure his biblical illustrations were as historically and geographically accurate as possible. By studying the local landscapes and costumes firsthand, he sought to create a more authentic, realistic depiction of sacred events than the idealized imagery favored by his contemporaries.
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Journey of the Magi
James Tissot, 1894
