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Adoration of the Magi, King Gaspar as the Inca
description
This 18th-century Cuzco Adoration of the Magi blends New Testament tradition with Andean identity. Amid pastoral and architectural elements, the painting depicts an Inca king among the Magi, wearing royal attire, including a mascapaicha. Inspired by Flemish artist Diego de la Puente's earlier work and Rubensian designs, the scene integrates European and Andean iconography. The Christ Child blesses the figures, symbolizing universal salvation and the inclusion of indigenous cultures in Christian narratives. The work reflects Jesuit evangelization efforts and the melding of diverse artistic influences into a unique colonial Andean masterpiece.