Who created "The Presentation of Christ in the Temple"?

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple was created by Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia) in ca. 1435.

When was "The Presentation of Christ in the Temple" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1435.

What medium is "The Presentation of Christ in the Temple"?

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple is Tempera and gold on wood.

Is "The Presentation of Christ in the Temple" in the public domain?

Yes, The Presentation of Christ in the Temple is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia)

ca. 1435

Medium

Tempera and gold on wood

Dimensions

Overall 15 1/2 x 18 1/8 in. (39.4 x 46 cm); painted surface 15 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. (38.7 x 43.8 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941

Accession Number

41.100.4

Tags

MenWomenVirgin MaryJosephTemplesJesusSaints

Art Historical Context

In the radiant glow of Giovanni di Paolo's *The Presentation of Christ in Temple* (ca. 1435), we witness a pivotal biblical moment from the Gospel of. The Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph humbly present the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem, where the prophet Simeon recognizes him as the Messiah and the prophetess Anna offers praise. This intimate scene, rich with figures of saints, men, and women, captures the sacred joy and prophecy central to Christian devotion during the early Renaissance. Painted in tempera on wood with lavish gold leaf—a hallmark of Sienese panel art—Giovanni di Paolo...

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

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