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The Presentation in the Temple (With the Angel)
The Presentation in the Temple (With the Angel)

The Presentation in the Temple (With the Angel)

Date1630
Maker Rembrandt van Rijn Dutch, 1606-1669
Label TextIn accordance with Jewish law, the infant Jesus is presented in the temple forty days after his birth. An angel swoops in to confirm his divinity, but many in attendance remain oblivious. A crippled man hobbles away as a young girl looks on, while in the distance a crowd seeks alms from a rich man. Rembrandt emphasizes the humanity of the holy family by showing everyday life continuing around them.
Object number35.176
Published ReferencesBartsch 51
Credit LineManson F. Backus Memorial Collection
Dimensions4 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (10.5 x 8 cm)
MediumEtching
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1656
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Rembrandt van Rijn
1636
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Rembrandt van Rijn
1636
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Rembrandt van Rijn
1639
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