Magi are represented as kings One of the Magi, often Balthazar, is depicted as dark skin complexion and coarser hair (today’s definition of the “Black” “race”) in many medieval and Renaissance artworks, particularly from the 12th century onward. These depictions highlight the universality of Christ’s message to all nations. The Cologne Cathedral (Germany) includes a Black Magus in its 12th-century reliquary and paintings. 𝓣𝓻𝓾𝓮 𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓮