Salvete Omnes,
happy Epiphany -
and ad rem,
St Theobald's Church in Thann
from this amazing church in north-eastern France comes the Magi scene that I am going to bring to your attention, and this is a medieval 'bande dessinee' or sculptural graphic novel - that can be found within the main tympanum of the church , whereas the entire tympanum is themed on and devoted to the Life of Saint-Mary.
note that, Three King Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar are shown, and Balthazar is already an African or at least a Moor in this sculptural masterpiece.
Below, another late medieval representation of the Kings - by Hans Memling
Valete
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