The hats are supposed to be crowns. These are the three kings/magi/wise men being warned by an angel in a dream not to return to King Herod after visiting the infant Jesus. They are sleeping wearing uncomfortable crowns because of the necessity of depicting that they aren’t just any old travellers — a story is being told visually. It was not unusual in the past to share beds at inns, and it makes sense since they were all travelling together.
Old English Wordhord 
How intriguing!
Without reading the work, one is immediately provoked into wondering:
“Why are they wearing uniform hats?”
“Why are they crammed into bed together?”
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The hats are supposed to be crowns. These are the three kings/magi/wise men being warned by an angel in a dream not to return to King Herod after visiting the infant Jesus. They are sleeping wearing uncomfortable crowns because of the necessity of depicting that they aren’t just any old travellers — a story is being told visually. It was not unusual in the past to share beds at inns, and it makes sense since they were all travelling together.
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