Capital: Adoration of the Magi

Image: Capital: Adoration of the Magi

The Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2:9-12), including the Star of Bethlehem on the left and the Hand of God on the right. Above is the signature of the sculptor, who is otherwise unknown: "Gofridus made me.' Detail of Romanesque capital in the choir, mid-12th century. St-Pierre, Chauvigny, Poitou-Charentes, France.

Id
42473
Creator
Holly Hayes
Date
July 15, 2008
Location
248491
Resolution
3888 x 2592 px (10 MP)
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
focal length
155mm