The Presentation in the Temple

1549

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

The image depicts several people gathered around a central figure holding a baby. The central figure is seated behind an altar or raised surface, wearing a tall, ornate hat and flowing garments. Flanking them are individuals wearing robes and shawls. In the foreground, two figures are observing the scene. The setting appears to be within an architectural structure with two large columns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.171

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 14

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

  • -- see Schwarz 1917 for full citation -- use 'Schwarz 1971' for Hirschvogel's "Konkordanz" prints only

Wikidata ID

Q65220728

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