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The presentation of Jesus to the priest of the Temple. Coloured lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

The presentation of Jesus to Simeon, or to a priest of the Temple. Engraving with stipple after F. Bonsignori.

Simeon bows to the infant Jesus Christ. Engraving by A. Mochetti after N. Poussin (?).

The high priest of the Temple inspects the circumcised Christ child, whose head is glowing. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.

The presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the completion of the purification of Mary. Watercolour painting.

The high priest of the Temple, holds the circumcised Christ in his arms; Mary brings a sacrifice after her purification. Etching.

Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.

The presentation of Jesus to the high priest at the Temple. Engraving by C. Cort, 1568, after F. Zuccaro.

The circumcision of Christ. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.

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Candlemas

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Images referencing Candlemas

Works from the collections

The presentation of Jesus to the priest of the Temple. Coloured lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.

The circumcision of Christ. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.

The high priest of the Temple inspects the circumcised Christ child, whose head is glowing. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.

The presentation of Jesus to the high priest at the Temple. Engraving by C. Cort, 1568, after F. Zuccaro.

Candlemas

Images from the collections

Images referencing Candlemas

Works from the collections

The presentation of Jesus to the priest of the Temple. Coloured lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.

The circumcision of Christ. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.

The high priest of the Temple inspects the circumcised Christ child, whose head is glowing. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.

The presentation of Jesus to the high priest at the Temple. Engraving by C. Cort, 1568, after F. Zuccaro.

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