The Presentation in the Temple (With the Angel)
1630
In 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.
Etching
4 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (10.5 x 8 cm)
Manson F. Backus Memorial Collection
35.176