Three Wise Men | J. C. Leyendecker | c. 1900 Frame Options:Wood Frame Munch's use of muted colors

Munch's use of muted colors and strong contrasts emphasizes the emotional weight of the scene

saving his disciples from peril

It is at once sensual and unsettling

where the prophet Ezekiel sees a divine chariot supported by four living creatures

possibly caught between sleep and wakefulness

Three Wise Men | J. C. Leyendecker | c. 1900 Frame Options:Wood Frame Munch's use of muted colorsAbout the artwork: In Three Wise Men, J. C. Leyendecker transforms the biblical Magi into a solemn procession of devotion and royal splendor. Shown in profile, the three kings carry their precious gifts with lowered eyes and restrained gestures, while golden halos, richly patterned garments, and jewel like colors give the scene the appearance of a sacred medieval icon. Created around 1900, the work already displays Leyendeckers mastery of precise