The Presentation in the Temple

after Parmigianino after Giuseppe Porta

Associated Names
Italian 16th Century

Artist

Parmigianino

Artist After, Parmese, 1503 - 1540

Giuseppe Porta

Artist After, Venetian, c. 1520 - c. 1575

This is a painting of a banquet scene with a large group gathered at a table. The painting showcases individuals interacting around a grand table laden with foods and a central dish. The setting appears opulent with heavy drapery and an elaborate backdrop. In the foreground, one figure stands at the side holding a vessel. The color palette primarily uses shades of green and muted earth tones. This is in the style of Annibale Carracci, known for dynamic compositions and detailed depictions of people in narrative contexts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chiaroscuro woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 40 × 28.9 cm (15 3/4 × 11 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 43.1 × 32 cm (16 15/16 × 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.14

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 6, State i

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65565377

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