The visit of the Wise Men to the newborn Christ, which the Episcopal Church celebrates on January 6th, is a Renaissance pieces carved in oak, the wood of choice in the Middle Ages due to its durable, uniform wood grain and because it swells and shrinks less than other woods in humidity and therefore does not crack. 

The Three Wise Men Carrying Gifts, is sixteenth century German and is a much more refined carving than The Three-Tiered Plaque. This piece shows only the three figures and a box, but they are carrying gifts so are presumably on their way to visit their newborn king. The two figures on the right are dressed as peasants in 16th century Germany though it is unusual that the figure on the right is hatless as men were required to wear hats in Germany during this period. The man on the left, without stockings, shoes or a cloak represents poverty, though he is the Wise Man carrying the small chest that presumably contains the gold. The other two Wise Men are carrying vessels appropriate for frankincense and myrrh. Why the central figure is raising his hat is unclear unless he is meant to be greeting the viewer. 

The sculptors and donors of this piece are unknown.