Holy temple in ancient Jerusalem before its destruction by Nebuchadnezzar II

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The presentation of the infant Jesus at the temple. Etching by A. Campanella, 1771, after Fra Bartolommeo.

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

The apostles Peter and John heal the lame man. Process print after Raphael.

The Temple of Solomon: aerial view, with flames billowing from the sacrificial altar. Wood engraving.

Christ is circumcised in a crowded church. Engraving by A. Sadeler after J. Speckaert.

Peter heals the lame man outside the temple. Mezzotint by P. van Somer after K. Dujardin.

The circumcision of Christ. Etching after G.F.M. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Christ is circumcised in a crowded church. Engraving by A. Sadeler after J. Speeckaert.

Christ being circumcised in the temple. Engraving by G. Massi after F. Barocci.

The temple of Solomon at Jerusalem: interior. Coloured engraving, ca. 1804-1811.

The Temple of Solomon, its grounds and some of its interiors. Engraving.

Joseph and Mary hold the Christ child before his circumcision. Lithograph by Pablo Guglielmi after L. Costa.

The circumcision of Christ. Wax sculpture.

Simeon recognises the infant Jesus as saviour. Etching by C.W. Weisbrod after Rembrandt, 1627-8.

Saint Peter and Saint John heal a man suffering from leprosy. Engraving by A. Dürer, 1513.

The presentation of the young Virgin Mary at the Temple. Engraving by B. Eredi after F. Zuccaro.

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Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem)

Images from the collections

Images referencing Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem)

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.

The circumcision of Christ. Wax sculpture.

Simeon recognises the infant Jesus as saviour. Etching by C.W. Weisbrod after Rembrandt, 1627-8.

Saint Peter and Saint John heal a man suffering from leprosy. Engraving by A. Dürer, 1513.

The presentation of the young Virgin Mary at the Temple. Engraving by B. Eredi after F. Zuccaro.

Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem)

Images from the collections

Images referencing Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem)

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.

The circumcision of Christ. Wax sculpture.

Simeon recognises the infant Jesus as saviour. Etching by C.W. Weisbrod after Rembrandt, 1627-8.

Saint Peter and Saint John heal a man suffering from leprosy. Engraving by A. Dürer, 1513.

The presentation of the young Virgin Mary at the Temple. Engraving by B. Eredi after F. Zuccaro.

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