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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 inspects the circumcised Christ child, whose head is glowing. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.
  • The high priest of the Temple, holds the circumcised Christ in his arms; Mary brings a sacrifice after her purification. Etching.
  • The high priest of the Temple, holds the circumcised Christ in his arms; Mary brings a sacrifice after her purification. Etching.
  • The circumcision of Christ. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.
  • Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.
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Works

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

    Veronese, 1528-1588 | Reference: 24052i
    Part of: Vorzüglichsten Gemälde der königlichen Galerie in Dresden.
  • view Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.
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    Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.

    Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 | Date: 1639 | Reference: 22116i
  • view The circumcision of Christ. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.
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    The circumcision of Christ. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.

    Baur, Johann Wilhelm, 1607-1642 | Reference: 22008i
  • view The high priest of the Temple inspects the circumcised Christ child, whose head is glowing. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.
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    The high priest of the Temple inspects the circumcised Christ child, whose head is glowing. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.

    Baur, Johann Wilhelm, 1607-1642 | Reference: 22004i
  • view The presentation of Jesus to the high priest at the Temple. Engraving by C. Cort, 1568, after F. Zuccaro.
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    The presentation of Jesus to the high priest at the Temple. Engraving by C. Cort, 1568, after F. Zuccaro.

    Zuccaro, Federico, approximately 1540-1609 | Date: 1568 | Reference: 22111i
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