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Saint Joachim. Stipple engraving by C.J. Pomel, 1818, after N.-J. Blaizot.

The birth of the Virgin Mary, she is seated on Anna's knee and surrounded by Joachim and adoring attendants. Engraving after E. Grazini the younger.

A midwife gives the Virgin Mary her first bath, Joachim looks and exclaims to the heavens where angels are celebrating her birth. Engraving by P.S. Bartoli after F. Albani.

Saint Anne educates Mary while Joachim watches. Engraving attributed to M. Dossier and P. Drevet after J. Jouvenet.

Saint Anne teaching the young Mary to read. Engraving by W. Finden after W.M. Craig after C. Maratta.

Anne teaching the young Mary to read. Engraving by Catenacci.

The aged Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, meets Joachim by the Golden Gate at Jerusalem. Engraving by H. Wierix.

The Assumption observed by Mary's parents. Etching by V. Salimbini, 1590, after himself.

Saint Joachim: an angel appears to Joachim and tells him that his wife Anna will give birth to a child (the Virgin Mary. Engraving by H. Wierix.

The presentation of the Virgin in the Temple. Engraving by H. Wierix.

Saint Joachim: his offering of a lamb for sacrifice is rejected. Line engraving by H. Wierix.

Saint Anne teaching Mary; Joachim looks on behind. Engraving by G. Huybrechts after P.P. Rubens.

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The presentation of the Virgin in the Temple. Engraving by H. Wierix.

The aged Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, meets Joachim by the Golden Gate at Jerusalem. Engraving by H. Wierix.

A midwife gives the Virgin Mary her first bath, Joachim looks and exclaims to the heavens where angels are celebrating her birth. Engraving by P.S. Bartoli after F. Albani.

Saint Joachim: his offering of a lamb for sacrifice is rejected. Line engraving by H. Wierix.

Saint Anne teaching Mary; Joachim looks on behind. Engraving by G. Huybrechts after P.P. Rubens.