The Presentation in the Temple by Alvaro Pirez. Painting depicts a scene with a group of people in robes and head coverings. A woman in a blue robe and head covering holds out her hand to a man in a pink robe and blue head covering who holds a baby. To their left, a woman in a green robe and head covering holds a piece of paper. Behind them, there are several other people, some with halos around their heads. In the background, there is a pink wall on the left and a beige building with arches on the right. The sky is dark with trees visible. The people are standing on a flat surface, possibly a floor or a platform. The woman in blue and the man in pink are positioned in the center, with others around them. The people wear robes in various colors, including blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, and white. Some people wear head coverings, and some have halos. The overall scene appears to be a formal or ceremonial event.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1405–15
- Medium:
- Tempera and gold on wood
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 495 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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