Presentation in the Temple, 1740 print Mary and Joseph have taken Christ to the temple. The high priest Simeon blesses the child. Maria offers the basket with a few pigeons. There are letters with different elements from the performance. A title above the show. Below six verse rules and a reference to Luke 2: 22-24. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing Simeon, holding the Christ-child, sings his canticle: 'Nunc dimittis'. presentation of the Christ-child in the temple, usually Simeon (and Anna) present (Luke 2:22-39)

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Size: 3710px × 5152px
Photo credit: © piemags/rmn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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