Gerrit Van Honthorst's 'Adoration of the Child'

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The "Adoration of the Child" is depicted in this 17th-century painting by Dutch artist Gerard van Honthorst. In "Adoration of the Child," light is reflected off the faces of those gazing at the Christ Child.

Read my reflection on this art piece for Catholic News Service’s Faith Alive series here.