Black and white engraving depicting a scene set in an architectural interior. The scene features a large group of people in old-fashioned clothing gathered around a young girl. The girl stands on steps flanked by columns beneath an archway; she is surrounded by older women and presents a book. The interior includes stone columns, arched doorways, and a statue on a pedestal above. In the foreground, a dog is curled up beside a basket of objects. The background shows a glimpse of outdoor scenery through a window. The entire scene is highly detailed with many lines and shading. The title of the work is "The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple" and it is by Albrecht Dürer.
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- 636 × 893 px
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