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Describe and explain the religious symbolism in ONE different piece of art, music or literature - 'The Adoration of the Kings' by Jan Gossaert
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- Wed Nov 13 2002

... Describe and explain the religious symbolism in ONE different piece of art, music or literature - "The Adoration of the Kings" by Jan Gossaert 'The Adoration of the Kings' by Jan Gossaert was painted in the early part of the 16th century and is the perfect example of how religion and art can be incorporated with one another to create a popular image. The scene present is that of the visit from the three wise men soon after the birth of baby Jesus. The whole event is centred around a ruinous edifice, which appropriately symbolises the old order in which things were. For example, the Jews had suffered a wave of malice in which they had succumbed to a role of subservience. However, the presence of the new Christ signifies a new start. As stated in Matthew 2:1-12 of the Bible, the painting also displays the three wise men, Casper,














