Presentation of Christ in the Temple / Simeon blessing Christ, Pieter Tanjé, 1791 print Two biblical performances. Above: Joseph and Mary enter the Temple with the Christ child. Joseph holds the basket with two pigeons. Below: Simeon blesses Christ and his parents with open hands. Among the performances a reference to the Bible texts and the titles in Dutch and French. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving presentation of the Christ-child in the temple, usually Simeon (and Anna) present (Luke 2:22-39). Mary and Joseph blessed by Simeon ~ presentation of the Christ-child

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