Santon representing Balthazar, the mage king who is nicknamed "the king of the Moors" for his skin color. He embodies Africa, he is said to be "king of Arabia" and he comes forward in a red robe, shiny tunic, all covered with a large cape. In his hands he carries myrrh as if to a mortal man. It symbolizes medical knowledge, the power of the living and the dead.
These are the three kings who came to Bethlehem to greet the birth of Jesus. Gaspard, Melchior and Balthazar, guided by the star, will bring the dream of the Orient and whatever the reality of this whole adventure which takes place on January 6 when they place the gold, the incense at the feet of Jesus and myrrh. Great and powerful, representing the other races of the world for that distant era, they bow no less before the new king. What symbolism! The three wise men are installed in the crèche on January 6, the day when we will "celebrate the Kings" with a cake or crowned brioche.
Made in France in Aubagne by hand
Composition: Clay
size 7cm