Adoration of the Magi, about 1520. In this altarpiece, whose top was originally curved, the kings kneel at Christ's feet and their entourage gathers around, symbolizing the three continents - Asia, Europe, and Africa - to which Christianity would soon spread. The Adoration of the Magi story allowed artists to depict the kings' wondrous gifts and exotic splendor, making it a favorite subject for altarpieces in the 1400s and 1500s.

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