King Balthazar – Fontanini® 18" Collection

Brand: House of Fontanini | Item #53716

Celebrate the arrival of the Magi with the magnificent King Balthazar #53716 from the Fontanini® 18" Collection. Regal yet reverent, Balthazar brings color, movement, and spiritual meaning to a large-scale Fontanini Italian Nativity, portraying one of the Three Kings who journeyed to Bethlehem to honor the newborn Christ.

Created for an impressive 18" scale Nativity, King Balthazar is crafted from durable polymer resin. Current catalog information confirms #53716 as Fontanini's 18" scale King Balthazar, designed as part of the brand's large Nativity collection.

A Regal King Arrives in Bethlehem

King Balthazar adds a striking presence to the Nativity. His expressive pose and richly detailed garments create the sense of a royal traveler who has finally reached the destination of a long journey.

The figure is beautifully modeled with flowing robes, an elaborate mantle, traditional head covering, and carefully sculpted facial features. His open-handed posture creates a wonderful visual gesture of reverence toward the Christ Child, while the ornate vessel beside him recalls the precious gifts presented by the Magi.

The impressive 18" scale allows these details to be appreciated even from a distance, making Balthazar especially effective in church sanctuaries, parish displays, chapels, schools, institutions, and large home Nativities.

Complete the Three Kings

No journey of the Magi is complete without all three Kings.

King Balthazar #53716 coordinates with King Melchior #53714 and King Gaspar #53715, allowing you to create a complete Three Kings grouping around the Holy Family. Published specifications for Fontanini's complete 18" Nativity confirm all three Kings as part of the coordinated collection, together with Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, angels, sheep, donkey, and ox.

The Three Kings are particularly meaningful for families and churches that change their Nativity throughout the Christmas season. Position the Kings at a distance during Advent and Christmas, then gradually bring them toward the manger as Epiphany approaches—turning your Fontanini display into a beautiful visual retelling of Scripture.

Italian Nativity Artistry Since 1908

Every Fontanini figure belongs to a remarkable tradition stretching back more than a century.

Fontanini was founded in 1908 in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, drawing upon the historic figurine-making traditions of the Lucca region. The company says its Nativity craftsmanship has now continued through four generations.

Fontanini's official information describes its Nativity figures as carefully modeled with special attention paid to expressions, poses, and fine details. The figures are made entirely in Italy and individually hand-painted, helping give each piece the warmth and character collectors associate with the Fontanini name.

That heritage makes King Balthazar #53716 more than seasonal decoration. He becomes part of an heirloom Nativity that can be displayed, expanded, and passed from one generation to the next.

Made for an Impressive 18" Fontanini Nativity

Fontanini's larger-scale collection creates a commanding Nativity display without sacrificing the intimate details that make individual figures so special.

King Balthazar is an excellent choice for church sanctuaries and narthexes, parish and chapel Nativities, religious schools and institutions, large residential Christmas displays, and collectors creating an heirloom-scale Nativity.

The coordinating 18" Fontanini collection includes the Holy Family, Three Kings, angels, sheep, donkey, and ox, allowing you to build a complete Bethlehem scene one piece at a time.

Shop Fontanini at House of Fontanini

When you shop Fontanini at House of Fontanini, you're purchasing from a locally owned small business that shares your appreciation for the Nativity tradition.

For more than 25 years, House of Fontanini has proudly served collectors, families, churches, and parishes from our Minnesota warehouse. We don't simply sell Fontanini—we love the figures, the craftsmanship, the tradition, and most importantly, the story they were created to tell.

Our mission says it best:

“Telling His Story, one piece at a time.”

Add King Balthazar #53716 to your Fontanini Italian Nativity, unite him with Gaspar and Melchior, and create a magnificent Epiphany scene that can become part of your Christmas tradition for generations.

Product Details

• Product: King Balthazar Figure
• Fontanini Item #: 53716
• UPC: 089945218657
• Collection: Fontanini® 18" Collection
• Scale: 18" Nativity Scale
• Material: Durable Polymer
• Character: Balthazar, one of the Three Kings / Magi
• Finish: Hand-painted
• Made in: Italy
• Packaging: Boxed
• Coordinates With: King Melchior #53714, King Gaspar #53715 and other Fontanini 18" Collection figures
• Ideal For: Churches, parishes, chapels, religious institutions, large home Nativities and heirloom Fontanini collections

Masterpiece Collection Availability

Please note that larger Fontanini Masterpiece Collection pieces, ranging from approximately 18" to 70", are typically stocked when available. Because of their impressive size, intricate details, and higher cost, some pieces may be available on a special-order basis.

For pieces that need to be ordered from the workshop in Tuscany, please allow up to 120 days for the item to arrive.

To check current availability of King Balthazar #53716, please contact our Parish Sales Department at 507-469-9659 or email House of Fontanini. We will gladly check for you!