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The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple

Albrecht Altdorfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white woodcut image depicting a scene with several figures. The scene takes place on and around a staircase with a railing on the right side. The staircase leads up to an archway. In the background, an arched ceiling features lines radiating from a circular object. Seven people are present. A woman sits on the bottom step, her head in her hands. A man to her right sits on a block or bench. Two men stand on the left; one holds a sword. Two heads are visible at the top of the stairs; one man has his hand on a railing. A man stands at a lectern at the top of the stairs. The clothing appears to be from the 16th century. The image has detailed lines and shading.

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622 × 893 px
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