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

  • Wierix, Jeronimus, 1553-1619.
Reference:
21426i
Part of:
Vita divae Mariae virginis.
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According to the Protoevangelium of James, the parents of the Virgin, Joachim and Anne, presented her as a child in the temple at Jerusalem as a thank-offering after years of childlessness. Joachim and Mary stand on the right as the diminutive Mary proceeds towards the priest. Two lambs lie at the bottom of the print, ready to be sacrificed

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[Antwerp] : [Hans van Luyck]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving

Lettering

Maria in templo praesentatur Bears inverted number in left-hand margin : 6

Reference

Wellcome Collection 21426i

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