The artwork titled “Baby Jesus and Three Wise Men,” created by Clementine Hunter in 1960 in Natchitoches, United States, belongs to the Folk Art and Outsider Art movements. Measuring 43.18 x 63.5 cm, this religious painting depicts the biblical scene of the Baby Jesus and the Three Wise Men.
The artwork portrays a modest and intimate nativity scene. In the center of the composition, a rustic red and black structure with a cross on top suggests either a manger or a humble chapel situated on a hilly terrain. On the left side of the painting, the Baby Jesus and Mary are seen under a large, arching tree. Mary is seated, holding the infant Jesus in her arms, exuding a sense of tranquility. Two angels, distinguishable by their white robes and black headwear, hover above, creating a heavenly presence. To the right, the Three Wise Men, wearing colorful attire and hats, approach the manger. Each carries a distinct gift, symbolically significant in Christian tradition. The naive style, characterized by simplified forms and vivid colors, contributes to the enchanting and sincere quality of the scene.
