The presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the completion of the purification of Mary. Watercolour painting.

Bible. N.T. Luke 2.25-39. The presentation of Jesus and the purification of Mary (in Jewish law this should take 40 days) occur simultaneously and are celebrated in Candlemas. Joseph sits on the steps with the gift to the Temple of two turtledoves. A candle, a candleabra and the scriptures lie on the table