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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.

Simeon holds the Christ child, who is holding an apple. Mezzotint by H. Dawe after G. Reni.

Simeon holds the Christ child, who is holding an apple. Mezzotint by R. Earlom, 1778, after G. Farington after G. Reni.

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

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

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

Simeon takes the infant Christ in his arms. Etching by A. Smith.

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Simeon (Biblical figure)

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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.

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

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

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

Simeon takes the infant Christ in his arms. Etching by A. Smith.